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Glossary

Educational information — general and non-clinical, not peer experience and not medical advice.

Plain-language definitions for terms used around this site.

7-OH (7-hydroxymitragynine)

A compound found in and derived from kratom, sold in concentrated form in some products. It's the substance this community is centered around recovering from.

Kratom

A plant whose leaves are used to make various products, including concentrated 7-OH extracts.

Withdrawal

The physical and mental symptoms that can happen when a substance your body adjusted to is stopped or reduced.

Taper

Gradually reducing use over time rather than stopping all at once. Just Another Friend does not provide taper plans or dosing guidance — talk to a doctor about whether tapering makes sense for you.

Stage room

A chat space grouped by where someone is in their process — Preparing, Day 1, Day 2–3, Day 4–7, Week 2+, or Maintaining recovery.

Peer support

Support from people with lived experience of the same thing, as opposed to clinical or professional treatment.

Anonymous profile

A profile identified only by a nickname you choose — no real name or contact info required.

Check-in

A short post about how you're doing right now. There's no wrong way to check in.

Relapse

Returning to use after a period of stopping. It's common, it doesn't erase progress already made, and this community doesn't shame people for it.

Moderator

Someone who reviews reported content to keep rooms safe. See the Community Guidelines for what gets reported.

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