Ketamine Addiction Treatment and Rehab at SecondNewLife
Ketamine Abuse Treatment with SecondNewLife
Ketamine is an effective anesthetic and dissociative addictive substance with a wide history in medicine. It is due to its extraordinarily complicated and dose-dependent pharmacology. History of the ketamine drug dates back to the 1950s. Researchers first synthesized it in the research labs of Parke-Davis and Company in Detroit, Michigan, USA. In the 1960s, ketamine was introduced into clinical practice & continues to be both clinically useful & scientifically seductive. In 1970, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved ketamine as a dissociative anesthetic. This medication is highly effective for mental health recovery and pain management. This drug also helps in addressing treatment-resistant depression and managing suicidal thoughts. Ketamine’s effectiveness as a rapid antidepressant in difficult-to-treat depression cases.
Read on to explore the side effects of using ketamine, understanding ketamine abuse and addiction, & how to help if you or your loved one is struggling with ketamine addiction.
Understanding Ketamine Abuse & Addiction
Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that has some hallucinogenic (Change in thought mood and perception) properties. It holds the N-methyl-D-aspartate neurotransmitter (Body’s Chemical Messenger) in the brain. This addictive substance (Ketamine) originated in the 1960s and was used as a battlefield anesthesia in the Vietnam War, or medically in health services. Also, Ketamine is FDA-approved to enhance the effects of low-action substances such as nitrous oxide. Ketamine is sold in the form of chalky white or light brown powder. Ketamine looks similar to cocaine, but its efficiency is higher than that of cocaine.
In the medical market, ketamine is also known by various titles, including K, KET, Special K, Ket, Super K, & Vitamin K. In the 1970s, ketamine was marketed in the United States in the form of an injectable (Circulable) fast-acting anesthetic for use in humans & animals. Ketamine is mostly used illegally by people to get high, & multiple people use it for drug addiction. Ketamine is a dissociative addictive substance; it causes people to feel separated or isolated from their body & the physical environment.
How is Ketamine Abused?
Generally, Ketamine is an anesthetic used for pain relief and anesthesia before surgery. A drug, esketamine, is formed from ketamine. Ketamine is recommended for treating mental health conditions, such as depression. Like multiple drugs, using ketamine in an addictive way can cause various physical, cognitive, & emotional effects. Continuous use of ketamine changes the brain chemistry.
The signs of a ketamine addiction can include:
- Taking high doses of the addictive substance, ketamine, to feel for long periods.
- Continuing desire to use ketamine or ineffective attempts to decrease use.
- Failing to complete the related work, such as school work, office work, or other household work
- Continued use after the health issue related to the substance disorder
- Using ketamine while working, such as driving or operating a machine.
Short-Term Side Effects of Ketamine
Using any kind of addictive substances can have risks of multiple side effects. Ketamine is commonly injected or snorted, & it can be smoked or taken in pill form. It’s important to be careful when taking any type of drug. Here are the side effects of ketamine abuse based on:
- Cluelessness, confusion, or loss of eye coordination
- Faintness, nausea, or being sick
- Raised heart rate, blood pressure, or body temperature
- Feeling separated from yourself, your ambiance, or your environment
Other medical Effects
- Alcohol use disorder
- Heart Disease
- Liver Disease
- Lungs or Breathing Problem
- Liver-Related Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Respiratory Depression
- Kidney issues
Treatment For Ketamine Addiction at SecondNewLife
Multiple treatment approaches exist to support recovery from Ketamine addiction. At SecondNewLife, we provide a special program that aims to create the best possible chances for the individual who is struggling with ketamine addiction. We start with a full health checkup and then take the following steps:
People who are struggling with ketamine addiction in this stage, we find that detoxification is helpful for them. At SecondNewLife, we have medical specialists who are perfectly trained for the treatment of those people who are struggling with ketamine addiction. SecondNewLife provides severe treatment options for people who abuse Ketamine, including:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): This therapy is a talking therapy, also called psychotherapy. Our CBT for ketamine disorder can help handle health conditions, such as depression or anxiety.
- Group Therapy: This therapy starts with people who are facing the same problems coming together. SecondNewLife creates a dynamic environment where addicted persons share their experiences and learn from each other’s conditions.
- Family Counseling: Our family counseling therapy approaches are unique and fine for those who are struggling with ketamine addiction. In this therapy, family members are commonly involved in a person’s addiction recovery journey. Our family counseling therapy helps in rebuilding trust and repairing relationships.
- Outpatient Therapy or Inpatient Therapy: We offer outpatient therapy for your ongoing recovery with limited hours of therapy or counseling while handling your responsibilities properly. Inpatient therapy offers continuous care and support in our healing environment.
If you or your loved one is struggling with ketamine addiction or another addictive substance abuse, feel free to contact SecondNewLife and speak to our treatment advisor today. We offer evidence-based treatment and complete care to help rebuild your addiction-free life.