Ketamine Addiction
Ketamine is a psychedelic substance that stimulates the sympathetic nervous system. It floods the brain with high levels of dopamine to create feelings of pleasure and euphoria. The use of ketamine recreationally as well as unconventional uses for addressing treatment-resistant depression and other serious mood disorders, has only grown in popularity.
With popularity growth, dependence, abuse and addiction have also grown. A study from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that an estimated 2.3 million people ages 12 and older used ketamine.
OR:
Request a Call
The Schedule III controlled substance produces dissociative, anesthetic and hallucinogenic effects. It can induce sedation, intense relaxation and relief from pain both physically and emotionally. These effects are often desired in those who seek pain relief and assistance in managing their emotions.
Because of this, ketamine abuse has increased, leading to the development of ketamine addiction.
Signs you may have a Ketamine Addiction
- You are repeatedly lying to friends, family and coworkers
- You are performing poorly in school or at work
- You have legal issues and financial issues
- You are self-isolating and engaging in secretive behavior
- You are becoming more obsessed with the drug and your next hit
- You begin to build up a tolerance and dependence to the drug in order to experience the same effects.
Side Effects of Ketamine Abuse
- Irregular sleep patterns or insomnia
- Irritability
- Hallucinations
- Confusion, fear and paranoia
- Distorted sense of reality, space and time
- Slurred speech
- Stomach cramps or k-cramps
- Bladder issues
- Anxiety
- Altered mental state and impaired consciousness
- Muscle stiffness
- Feelings of intense sedation
- Heart palpitations and increased heart rate
- Changes in appetite
- Intense drug cravings
Dangers and Risks of Ketamine Use
Recreational use and abuse of ketamine can lead to dangerous outcomes. In high doses, it can cause the user to experience extreme detachment from reality. Abuse of the drug can cause a deterioration in the sense of smell, changes in mood and personality and the disruption of normal liver and kidney functions.
Other conditions that can develop include ketamine toxicity, ketamine bladder syndrome and hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD).
HPPD is a common condition found in those who abuse ketamine. It can cause a person to develop ketamine use symptoms long after drug use has stopped. This may include experiencing flashbacks and prolonged visual disturbances.
Prolonged use of ketamine can lead to issues with memory, depression and anxiety. Users are at risk of psychosis, mental illnesses and delusions that impact cognitive and executive functions of the body and brain.
Ketamine Rehab
Ketamine addiction can become so severe that treatment for substance use disorder is needed. Ketamine rehab programs help treat users through medical, behavioral and cognitive treatments. A ketamine rehab program will include all levels of care: detox, residential, PHP, IOP as well as other treatment programs such as MAT and dual diagnosis.
Ketamine Detox
Ketamine detox is a medical program in which patients are closely monitored and provided medication, support and care as ketamine is filtered out of their system. Detox refers to fully removing harmful and addictive substances from the body.
In ketamine detox, patients can be treated anywhere from 5-7 days. Patients will receive around-the-clock care at an in-home environment where they will remain for the duration of treatment.
Inpatient Residential Treatment
Inpatient residential treatment for ketamine addiction follows the detox level of care in which patients enter into a more long-term rehab program. In a residential environment, patients will learn and practice healthy habits to successfully function without the presence of ketamine.
Patients will be provided regular medical assessments, case management assistance as well as group and individual therapy and counseling. During this level of care, patients may also receive medication assisted treatment in which FDA approved prescription medications may be used to help maintain sobriety.
Partial Hospitalization Program and Intensive Outpatient Program
Partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient program (IOP) are outpatient day-based programs designed for those in the end stages of ketamine addiction treatment. PHP is designed for patients seeking continuing treatments either during the day or evening around their schedule. Patients will continue actively participating in therapies and counseling.
In IOP, patients will slowly decrease days of treatment and begin to more closely integrate into mainstream society. Our outpatient program also provides dual diagnosis treatments for those who may also be experiencing co-occurring disorders alongside their ketamine addiction.
Our Ketamine Rehab Program in Washington
Hotel California by the Sea’s ketamine rehab program in Washington provides clients with a full spectrum of treatment care. Medical detox, along with intensive individual and group therapies, can lead to successful outcomes in recovery.
We utilize evidence based treatment methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. The ketamine rehab program is dedicated to helping clients reach their goals of sobriety and overcome their addiction to the psychedelic drug.
Ketamine Addiction Treatment in Ohio
Our ketamine addiction treatment in Ohio offers specialized treatments such as EMDR therapy and marriage and family therapy. At our treatment program, clients will have access to a wide array of clinically proven treatment methods that include medication assisted treatments.
On staff medical providers, psychiatrists and case managers are available to guide and support clients during the difficulties of treatment. Our program is designed to help clients through each step of the recovery process.
Comprehensive Ketamine Addiction Program in California
Ketamine is a potent psychedelic that can lead to dependence and addiction. Our comprehensive ketamine addiction program in California specializes in substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorders.
We offer treatment at all levels of care including detox, residential, PHP and IOP. Hotel California by the Sea understands the physical and emotional aspects of addiction and provides the tools, resources and support clients need to tackle their ketamine addiction.
Request a Call
The road to recovery is full of uncertainty, leave your worries behind…
Our compassionate staff will answer all of your questions without any pressure. Learn about our evidence-based drug addiction treatment and rehab, the ease of entering our program, and the benefits of getting help from a reputable addiction treatment facility like Hotel California by the Sea.
Every member of our admissions team has been where you are today – be sure to ask them about their journey!
