Ketamine Addiction Treatment
Ketamine is a quick-acting general anaesthetic which emerged in the early 1970s. The United States army first popularised it as a sedation and pain management method during the Vietnam War. Ketamine continues to have many medical applications today, with doctors using it as general anaesthesia.
Since Ketamine can put patients into a sleep-like state while also adding a feeling of dissociation to keep them calm, it provides relief to patients undergoing certain treatments. Ketamine has been used during stressful experiences, such as treatment for burns, cancer pain, neuropathic pain, fractures, migraine and other types of chronic pain.
Ketamine also has a bustling recreational demand and an illicit trade to facilitate that demand. Ketamine being a dissociative anaesthetic, can produce hallucinations similar to other drugs such as LSD and PCP. These hallucinations are described as distorted perceptions of sounds and sights. These dissociative effects are one of the primary reasons Ketamine is popular as a “club drug” for recreational use.
Ketamine is known in slang terms as special K, super K and vitamin k, among other slang terms.
Ketamine can cause dream-like states that provide a sense of freedom. Users of Ketamine for recreational use report sensations ranging from a pleasant feeling of floating to being separated from their bodies.
Ketamine can be taken in different doses and dosage forms, which can affect the way your body and mind respond to this stimulus. The effects of the drug can vary depending on the dose and form, as well as whether you’re using it illegally, which often dictates the purity of the drug you’re acquiring. Signs of Ketamine use include delirium, amnesia, impaired motor function, high blood pressure and depression.
Seek out help for Ketamine
Prolonged use for pain relief or recreation can result in a ketamine addiction, as tolerance builds up and cravings for the drug increase. Ketamine addiction usually follows the same ‘binge-crash’ pattern as cocaine misuse, which often makes it harder to stop on your own and needs professional addiction treatment.
Ketamine is manufactured as an injectable liquid, while in illicit use, Ketamine is swallowed or evaporated to form a snortable powder. It is odourless and tasteless, so it can be added to beverages without being detected, inducing amnesia-like effects.
Because it has been used discreetly, Ketamine can also be used to commit sexual assaults due to its ability to sedate and incapacitate unsuspecting victims.
Treating your ketamine addiction
If you feel you have a Ketamine addiction or have a loved one who has a concerning Ketamine dependency, the first step is always to speak to a GP who can carry out an assessment and potentially recommend treatment options. If these treatment options are not making a difference, the next step would be to enter a rehab facility like The Cedars.
Once you’ve booked yourself into one of our facilities across South Africa for Ketamine addiction, our counsellors will work with you on your treatment program. Your addiction treatment can include medical supervision designed to minimise withdrawal symptoms and make the process of recovery less painful.
Along with a comprehensive Ketamine rehabilitation programme that will care for your overall mental health and identify the root cause of your addiction. You will work with our team of counsellors to help identify critical issues driving your addiction, tackle it and work towards a life of sobriety and self-control.
During rehabilitation, you will also be provided with various tools to help you achieve long-term sobriety so that once you’re back home, you have the mental clarity and recovery information to avoid relapsing.
Post-treatment for ketamine addiction
Once you are discharged from our facility, if you wish, you can continue treatment. We are open to providing additional post-treatment support. Studies have shown that recovering addicts who take advantage of aftercare stand a better chance of avoiding a relapse.
Don’t let your addiction to Ketamine rule your life. Take control today by getting in touch with us for professional help.
The pros and cons of ketamine rehab
No treatment for Ketamine addiction will be successful if an addict cannot accept that they have a problem and genuinely devote themselves to their treatment. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness but a sign that you are committed to the recovery process and wish to enact positive change in your life.
The advantages of seeking addiction treatment in a private rehab like The Cedars are numerous. We are equipped with some of the top addiction counsellors in South Africa, with years of experience in helping those battling Ketamine addiction to achieve a full recovery in a safe environment.
Other benefits of getting your addiction treated in our facility include the following:
- Quick admission
- Medical supervision
- Personalised treatment
- Private care
- 24-hour supervision
- Safe and peaceful environments
- High-quality facilities
- Aftercare services
These benefits, along with tailored solutions for your specific case, are available to anyone seeking private rehab treatment with The Cedars in South Africa.
Reach out to us today and start your journey towards recovery from your Ketamine addiction.
chemical addictions
- CAT
- Cocaine
- Crystal Meth
- Hallucinogens
- Heroine
- Inhalants
- Ketamine
- Marijuana
- MDMA/Ecstasy
- Prescription Medication
- Prescription Opioids
- Prescription Stimulants
- Synthetic Cannabinoids
- Synthetic Cathinones
behavioural addictions
- Eating Disorders
- Exercise Addiction
- Gambling Disorder
- Gaming Addiction
- Pornography Addiction
- Sex Addiction
- Shopping Addiction
- Social Media Addiction
treatment phases & length
Primary Phase
inclusions
- Medication assisted stabilization and withdrawal management
- Daily group-based therapy including interactive, discussion
and focus groups - Regular individual therapy sessions with a counsellor
- Introduction to 12-Step program and written Step work
- Counselling sessions and assessments with a psychologist
- Educational workshops about addiction related topics
- Family therapy sessions (arranged by Zoom if necessary)
- 12-Step Meetings
- Community outings involving fun sober recreational activities
- Healthy meals prepared by our in-house chef, regular aerobic exercise and yoga classes offered by a personal trainer, excursions
Secondary Phase
inclusions
- Daily group-based therapy including interactive, discussion and focus groups
- Regular individual therapy sessions with a counsellor
- Counselling sessions and assessments with a psychologist
- Educational workshops about addiction related topics
- Family therapy sessions (arranged by Zoom if necessary)
- 12-Step Meetings
- Community outings involving fun, sober recreational activities
Tertiary Phase
inclusions
- Accommodation and meals
- Weekly check-in groups
- Check-in sessions with their counsellor, by appointment
- Weekly 12 Step meetings
post treatment support
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