Trying to Get Clean or Stay Sober, But Using Kratom or Delta-8?

Maybe it started with Kratom—a so-called “natural” product. Maybe Delta-8 seemed like a harmless alternative. But now you’re picking up sobriety chips, going to meetings, and wondering if what you're doing still counts as recovery. You’ve searched things like “is kratom relapse,” “can I use Delta-8 and still be sober,” “what is Kratom,” or “what is a dirty chip in AA?”—and you’re not the only one.

At Dilworth Center, we see this more than you might think. The effects of Kratom and Delta-8 may not look like a typical relapse at first, but they can lead to the same old consequences. And we’re here to help you step out of that gray area.

If You're Questioning It, You're Probably Right

Maybe you haven’t gone back to your drug of choice. Maybe you haven’t picked up alcohol. But if you’re using mood-altering substances—like Delta-8 THC or Kratom—you may already know this isn’t what sobriety looks like for you.

Kratom contains alkaloids like 7-hydroxymitragynine, which produce opioid-like effects. That’s why its use can lead to physical and psychological dependency. Even though it’s legal in some places, the effects of Kratom on mood, memory, and motivation can mirror other addictive substances. If you’re hiding your use, downplaying kratom withdrawal symptoms, or feeling uneasy about that chip in your pocket—your instincts may be right.

“I’m not really clean.”
“I’m hiding this from my sponsor.”
“This feels familiar… and not in a good way.”

You’ve Been Here Before. You Know What Works.

You’ve done the hard work of recovery before. You know what real freedom feels like. And you know that when the old feelings—guilt, secrecy, craving—start to return, it’s time to take action.

You may not need detox. You don’t need to start over. You just need the structure and support to recommit.

That’s where Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP) at Dilworth Center comes in. In addition to helping those with no recovery experience, we also work with people who already have some knowledge of recovery—but need help finding their way back.

What Makes Our IOP Different?

✅ Longstanding Reputation in Charlotte

✅ Comprehensive Family Involvement

✅ Focus on Outpatient Treatment

✅ Skilled, Tenured Staff

✅ Integration of Evidence-Based and Experiential Therapies

✅ Ethical and Transparent Practices

✅ Collaborations with Medical and Academic Institutions

Contact Us Today

If you or someone you care about is considering using Kratom or Delta-8, or is struggling with substance use, contact Dilworth Center. We offer compassionate, professional support focused on genuine recovery and lasting health.