Kratom and 7-OH treatment in Minnesota

The Haven treats kratom and 7-OH use in our day and evening intensive outpatient program (IOP), for adults 18 and older. You can take part in person at one of our three offices or by telehealth anywhere in Minnesota.

Kratom is a plant from Southeast Asia. 7-OH is one of its chemicals, and some products are made with far more of it than the plant has. The FDA calls 7-OH an opioid that can be more potent than morphine.

To get started, call us or request an appointment. You can start with an assessment, or start IOP.

Before you stop: withdrawal and safety

What are kratom and 7-OH?

Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical tree that grows in Southeast Asia. Its leaves contain chemicals that act on the brain. The main one is mitragynine. 7-OH (7-hydroxymitragynine, sometimes written 7OH) is another, and the leaf has only a little of it.

Some products sold as 7-OH are made to contain much more 7-OH than the leaf does. The FDA calls 7-OH an opioid and says it acts on the same receptors in the brain as other opioids.

There are no FDA-approved drugs that contain kratom or 7-OH, and the FDA says neither can lawfully be sold as a dietary supplement. The FDA warns against using kratom because of the risk of serious harm, including liver damage, seizures and addiction.

Why 7-OH products are a growing concern

In 2025, the FDA asked the DEA to control concentrated 7-OH products under federal drug law. In 2026, the DEA placed three lab-made chemicals related to 7-OH in Schedule I and started the same process for concentrated 7-OH products.

In Minnesota, it’s against the law to sell kratom or any product that contains 7-OH to anyone under 21, or for anyone under 21 to have it.

Rules about these products are still changing. Whatever the law says, being able to buy a product doesn’t make it safe.

Is my kratom or 7-OH use a problem?

People start using kratom or 7-OH for many reasons. Our role is to listen, not to judge.

It may be time to get help if:

• you use more, or more often, than you meant to
• you’ve tried to cut back or stop and couldn’t
• you feel sick, restless or low when you go without it
• you spend a lot of time or money getting it
• it’s causing problems at work, at home or with people you care about

An assessment is the best way to find out. A licensed clinician looks at your situation and recommends the care that fits you. More about assessments

How IOP helps

We treat kratom and 7-OH use the way we treat any substance use. IOP combines group sessions with one-on-one time with your counselor, usually about once a week, adjusted to your needs.

Groups are led by licensed clinicians, most often licensed alcohol and drug counselors (LADCs).

Every plan is individualized. Many people complete IOP in about three to six months. Some need more time, and that’s okay; your counselor reviews your progress with you along the way.

Many people we serve also live with anxiety, depression or other mental health concerns. Our team includes licensed mental health professionals who support clients during treatment, and we help connect you to ongoing therapy for after you finish.

More about IOP

How to start

1. Call or request an appointment. We’ll call you back within one business day.
2. We check your insurance and explain any costs before you start.
3. Start with an assessment, or start IOP. Assessments are usually scheduled within one to two weeks. If you’re ready for treatment, you can often start IOP within a few days, and your assessment is completed in your first days in the program.

Day and evening IOP meet in person at all three of our offices:

• The Haven in Woodbury, 2101 Wooddale Drive, Suite B, Woodbury · (651) 734-⁠9633
• The Haven in Shakopee, 235 First Avenue East, Shakopee · (952) 496-⁠3366
• The Haven in Waconia, 233 First Street West, Waconia · (952) 442-⁠6227

Wherever you live in Minnesota, you can also join by telehealth when it’s a good fit for your care. Telehealth is for adults who live in Minnesota and are in Minnesota during sessions. More about telehealth

Cost

Most people pay for treatment through insurance, Medical Assistance or Minnesota’s Behavioral Health Fund. If you don’t have coverage, call us, and we’ll talk through your options before you start.

We accept Medical Assistance, Minnesota’s PMAP health plans and many commercial plans. Check with your insurance carrier, and call us with any questions before you start.

See the plans we accept

If you’re worried about someone

We can’t schedule an appointment for someone else. The person seeking help needs to contact us directly. You can help by sharing our number, (651) 734-⁠9633, or this page with them. If they’d like your help, you can be with them when they call, as long as they agree and they’re the one asking for help.

More for families and partners

For referring professionals

Referring a client? Professionals can call us, fax the office nearest your client, or email referrals@havensmn.com from your organization’s secure email. We respond within one business day.

Fax: Woodbury (651) 734-⁠9533 · Shakopee (952) 496-⁠2506 · Waconia (952) 442-⁠6228

Level of care: intensive outpatient (ASAM Level 2.1), day and evening. Clients on medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder are welcome; we don’t prescribe.

For Referral Partners

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