Treatment for Ketamine Addiction
What is Ketamine?
Over the years there’s been an increase in the use of nontraditional substances abused as depressants or stimulants. More than ever, parents have good reason to express concern over what their teens are exposed to. A relatively new drug on the scene in recent years is ketamine. Kids and young adults are especially vulnerable to this dangerous drug, which is used primarily as an anesthetic veterinary medicine, though it’s also approved for legitimate human use.
Because of the similar effects it has to PCP, such as causing the user to feel like he or she is in a trance or having an out-of-body experience, ketamine has gained in popularity over the years. Teens and young adults are attracted to the drug because of its hallucinogenic properties. Despite its relative newness, the counselors and staff at Delray Recovery Center are equipped to help your loved one safely break free from ketamine addiction.
How is Ketamine Used?
Ketamine is sold as an odor- and color-free liquid, and it also comes in a white or off-white colored powder. To legally purchase ketamine a person must be DEA registered and have a medical license. Drug addicts who use ketamine smoke it with tobacco or marijuana, inject the liquid form directly into their muscles, or snort and swallow it in combination with other dangerous drugs, such as Ecstasy.
What Dangers Does Ketamine Pose to My Loved One?
The Delray Recovery Center staff that works with addicts using this substance knows there’s no way to sugar-coat ketamine use. This dangerous substance poses great harm no matter how it’s taken. Even though its hallucinogenic effects last for only 45 to 90 minutes, those who take ketamine will experience impaired judgment, coordination and senses for up to a full 24 hours, at the least. Continued use of this potentially addictive drug can lead to delirium, amnesia, depression, high blood pressure and fatal breathing problems. With continued use ketamine poses potential life-ending or life-altering dangers.
Treatment for Ketamine Addiction
Ketamine addicts require specialized mental health care in addition to the regular facets of the drug rehab programs offered at Delray Recovery Center. Aside from being assessed, receiving counseling and ongoing physical health treatment, your loved one who’s addicted to ketamine will also be under close supervision during the detox phase of his or her program. Group counseling sessions will be with other ketamine users so your loved one can work through rehab with people in similar situations. Since ketamine causes the user to disassociate from his or herself as the psychological addiction increases, addiction treatment is provided to help your loved one heal physically, mentally and emotionally.
Harmless Exploration or Dangerous Killer?
Ketamine abuse is on the rise, and high school seniors are of particular concern. Those who tend to follow the crowd and aren’t aware of its effects can be especially susceptible to the dangerous consequences of ketamine abuse. Ketamine’s no joke and, because the substance is used for legitimate purposes, it’s not likely to go away. Take the proactive approach by talking with your kids, no matter what their ages, about the dangers of ketamine. Open lines of communication are one of the most critical parts of keeping your children safe from ketamine and other dangerous drugs. If your child or another loved one is already using and addicted to ketamine, the caring staff at Delray Recovery Center can help him or her break free from ketamine addiction and give you the hope of getting your loved one back.
Contact Delray Recovery Center Today
If you or someone you care for is currently caught up in the destructive grip of addiction, please seek help with Delray Recovery Center. We are an addiction treatment provider that understands the struggle. We know the suffering of the addict and the heartache of the families involved.
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