I use kratom for pain. I’m not an addict or a drug user and I don’t appreciate you saying that. I don’t abuse it, I don’t take more than I need to.

OP, if you’re going to consider Kratom, check out r/vendorsofKratom , as it offers the best advice with the small batch Kratom. I would recommend using reds or greens, reds are the best for pain. I take between 2 and 3 grams every 4 to 6 hours if I’m awake and in pain. I don’t use it unless I’m in a lot of pain, which for me is 24/7. Drink a pot of water with it, it can make you constipated. You also can develop dependency with it and experience withdrawal symptoms if you stop suddenly, like any other medication that you use long term. You can use powder or capsules, capsules are generally more expensive. I use powder with a scale and oblate discs. If I’m going out, I make my own capsules with powder and a capsule making machine. There are red, green and white leaves. Reds are good for pain and sleep, greens are good for pain and mood, and white is good for energy. I use reds and greens with a little bit of white, as white tea makes me anxious. I would recommend doing research on Kratom, there are a couple sub reddits here dedicated for Kratom use. I recommend r/smallbatchkratom or vendorsofKratom and r/vendorsofkratom2

Kratom can be really helpful with pain as long as you are aware how it works and use lab tested tea.