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Illegal use of ketamine has soared in recent years due to ease of availability and affordability, leading to a rise in addiction.
Since 2022, the number of young people reporting ketamine problems has increased from 5% to 9%¹ and the amount of adults entering rehab for ketamine is now over 12 times higher than it was ten years ago.²
As more people seek help, finding the right ketamine rehab provider is more important than ever. At Delamere, ketamine rehab involves a residential stay with a structured therapy programme to help you stop using safely. It will address the reasons for your ketamine addiction and give you strategies to overcome it.
Ketamine is a widely used analgesic, which can be used to treat pain and depression. It’s the non-prescribed misuse of ketamine that increases the risk of addiction. If you’ve been using it irresponsibly, in higher amounts than recommended, or mixing it with other drugs, you may have developed a dependence.
Think about how you’re using ketamine. Is it helping you to relax and relieve stress? Does it stop you from socialising with friends? Are you selling things or stealing to pay for your drugs? These are some of the signs of ketamine addiction.
As you build up a tolerance to ketamine you may notice certain psychological and behavioural problems. This can range from feeling more anxious and depressed to experiencing hallucinations.
You may have heard the term ‘ketamine bladder’. This is a medical problem that affects the structure of the bladder due to recreational use of ketamine. If you’ve been using this drug regularly, look out for symptoms such as an urgent need to pass urine, bladder pain and frequent urinary infections.
“Trauma and addiction experiences are met with words that celebrate coping strategies. We use affirming language that celebrates past survival strategies and coping mechanisms. This helps clients to feel self-compassion and be connected to their own story.”
At Delamere, our ketamine rehab programme takes a holistic approach to your recovery, supporting your mind, body and emotional health.
We’ve spent time developing a four-phase process to help you stop cravings, start therapy, grow beyond your addiction and bloom in your new life.
This phase addresses any physical aspects of your addiction. Our medical team is on hand 24/7 to ensure a safe and effective withdrawal.
During ‘Start’ we help identify the psychological underpinnings of your dependency as you participate in a variety of addiction treatment therapies.
Our ‘Grow’ phase is the process of integrating the Delamere learning experience into life after treatment.
‘Root’ is our optional advanced track. Precision care based on your brain, your patterns, your history.
Our ‘Bloom’ phase offers intensive support on a weekly basis for the first three months of recovery once guests return home.
A systematic review of the neurobiological mechanisms and psychotherapeutic innovations behind ketamine addiction, reviewing 70 studies with 30 key studies tabulated.
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A brief summary
Lower scores indicate improvement for depression, anxiety and cravings; a higher score indicates improved quality of life.
The reasons for using ketamine, its side effects and severity of addiction are different for everyone. Some therapies that work for one person may be futile for another. By developing an individual treatment plan, we can help you get the right support to suit your needs.
Your rehab programme can include:
During your stay at our retreat in the beautiful Cheshire countryside, you will interact with your peers during group therapies, and most likely during meals and your downtime. Building relationships with others in similar situations helps to take the shame away from your addictions and allows you to create a supportive community of peers. At Delamere, we have found our community of guests to be an invaluable asset to our retreat as it creates a safe and supportive space for members to open up and grow.
You may have noticed a friend or colleague is developing a dangerous reliance on ketamine. Perhaps you’re worried about your own child or parent. Often people become blinkered by their desire for drugs. Simply by pointing them in the right direction you can intercept this destructive path.
If you’re ready to stage an intervention, talk to Delamere. Our trained professionals know exactly how you’re feeling and can guide you through the process. With their support you can get your loved one the help they deserve for their ketamine addiction. Call us today on 0330 111 2015 and plan for a different future.
The side effects of ketamine withdrawal can be unpredictable outside of a hospital setting. That’s why we recommend an inpatient ketamine detox at the start of your rehab programme.
During rehab, you may experience a range of symptoms including cravings. The side effects from withdrawal are usually felt within the first three days and start to improve over the next two weeks.
The best treatment for ketamine addiction comes in the form of a supervised and medically managed detox and a comprehensive residential rehabilitation programme. At Delamere, we provide our guests with an intensive four-phase treatment programme to help them get to the root cause of their addictions in a relatively short space of time.
Our discrete, private rehab facility is set in the tranquillity of rural Cheshire, making it the perfect place to press pause and take the time to focus on getting well.
Contrary to the belief that ketamine does not cause physical dependence when used frequently, users will develop a tolerance to the drug. This causes those who frequently use ketamine to require larger doses to feel ketamine’s desired effects.
Ketamine, when abused, can cause tolerance and dependence to develop. On stopping ketamine where a dependence has occurred, a user will develop both psychological and physiological withdrawal symptoms. Ketamine rehab at Delamere provides a safe environment to stop using ketamine and complete a comfortable assisted detox.
Yes, with the right combination of mental and physical support, ketamine addiction is treatable. The best approach is with an individualised treatment plan, medical withdrawal support, evidence-based therapy and ongoing aftercare to prevent relapse.
People who have developed ketamine bladder may require additional medical interventions, depending on the extent of harm.
Yes, we can help with both alcohol and ketamine rehab at the same time with a single, integrated care plan. Priority will be placed on safe withdrawal from both substances with therapy that addresses the reasons behind addiction. You can find out more about the dangers and effects of mixing alcohol with ketamine in our help guides.
During a residential rehab programme, it’s usually difficult to continue working. This is because the process is intensive and requires focused dedication. It’s also hard to work through withdrawal symptoms when your body needs total rest. We can help you to discuss the process with your employer confidentially to minimise disruption.
For more information and guidance on helping stop a ketamine addiction see the NHS guidelines on getting help.
