Ketamine Detox
Transform Your Journey: Compassionate Ketamine Detox at Icarus Behavioral Health
Medically Supervised Detox for Recovery from Ketamine Abuse
Ketamine use has increased over the past decade or so, but getting off of the drug can be more challenging than many people realize. This can make you feel stuck, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
Undergoing withdrawal symptoms upon discontinuation of a drug or continuing to use it to avoid them is a common sign of addiction. Medically supervised detox is usually the recommended first stage of addiction treatment, partially for this reason.
Purpose Healing Center offers medical detox at our Arizona treatment locations, including for ketamine and other dissociative drugs.
If you’re someone who uses ketamine currently, you might wonder what to expect during the ketamine withdrawal process, or you might wonder whether getting professional help during the detox process is necessary. So, what should you know about ketamine detox?
Let’s talk about why medical detox services can be a necessity and common ketamine withdrawal symptoms you may encounter first. Then, we’ll talk about the health risks of ketamine addiction and how treatment at Purpose can help you through the recovery process after acute withdrawal symptoms are over.
Ketamine Detox in Arizona at Purpose Healing Center
Discontinuing a substance like ketamine cold turkey and without medical supervision is not recommended. The safest way to detox from ketamine is to go to an accredited treatment center, such as our offering at Purpose, with medically supervised detox services.
During the withdrawal process, our team will monitor your symptoms and vital signs carefully.
We can prescribe medications to treat the specific ketamine withdrawal symptoms you experience. We’ll be here to ensure you are as comfortable as possible and offer emotional support, which can be equally as integral as treatment for physical symptoms during ketamine withdrawal for some.
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Physical and Mental Ketamine Withdrawal Symptoms
You may expect physical symptoms of ketamine withdrawal, but psychological withdrawal symptoms are also a possible part of the ketamine detox process.
Like physical withdrawal symptoms, the psychological symptoms associated with ketamine withdrawal can be serious.
Common ketamine withdrawal symptoms may include but aren’t limited to the following.
- Nausea
- Trouble sleeping or insomnia
- Changes in cardiac or respiratory function
- Intense cravings for ketamine
- Rapid breathing
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Loss of motor skills
- Anger or agitation
- Confusion
- Shaking
- Fatigue
Psychosis is another potential risk for people undergoing ketamine withdrawal. Being at a treatment center during detox can prevent the implications of enduring psychosis or other serious symptoms on your own.
The Risk of Suicidal Thoughts During Ketamine Withdrawal
After stopping ketamine, withdrawal symptoms like increased depression symptoms can turn into suicidal thoughts. We strongly advise that those who stop taking ketamine attend detox for multiple reasons–this is just one of them.
What Factors Make Ketamine Detox Worse?
All ketamine users have different experiences with detox. How much ketamine you use and how long you engage in using can impact the severity of your withdrawal symptoms.
How long ketamine stays in your system depends on various factors and the withdrawal experience varies.
People who use ketamine in higher amounts or for a longer period of time than others may experience more severe symptoms.
Polysubstance abuse, which refers to combining multiple substances, is another essential consideration. If you use ketamine with other substances, you may experience more severe symptoms and can face a higher risk of overdose.
Health Risks Associated With Ketamine Abuse
In addition to psychological dependence, ketamine use comes with other risks.
Potential risks associated with ketamine use include but aren’t limited to the following:
- Slowed breathing
- Gastrointestinal effects (e.g., abdominal pain and cramping, nausea)
- Memory problems
- Ketamine-induced uropathy, which causes symptoms similar to urinary tract infections
- Depression and anxiety
- Potentially fatal respiratory problems
- Ketamine overdose
Dizziness, headaches, blurred vision, difficulty speaking, and fatigue are some other potential consequences of ketamine.
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Diagnosing Ketamine Abuse and Addiction
Sometimes, it takes time to realize that you have a problem. If you’re considering the need for ketamine detox and addiction treatment yourself, or if you think that a loved one might be struggling with ketamine abuse, you may wonder what the signs of ketamine addiction are.
Signs of ketamine addiction to look for include but aren’t limited to the following.
- Taking ketamine in larger doses than before or experiencing less of a high from the same amount (increased tolerance)
- Undergoing withdrawal symptoms upon discontinuation or continuing ketamine use to avoid withdrawal
- Spending a great deal of time using, thinking about, or recovering from the effects of ketamine
- Continuing to use ketamine despite negative physical and psychological effects of the drug
- Continuing to use ketamine even if it negatively impacts work, school, or interpersonal relationships
- Legal and financial problems related to ketamine use
- Loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed
- Using more ketamine than intended or prescribed
- Social isolation or withdrawal from others
- Personality and behavior changes
- Very strong cravings for ketamine
- Mood swings
As an incoming client, we’ll give you or your loved one an intake assessment. This intake assessment will help us gauge your need for detox, but it will also help us understand your personal experiences with ketamine use, addiction, and mental health.
How Our Programs Treat Ketamine Addiction
After ketamine detox, we strongly recommend that you enter an addiction treatment program. Getting treatment will support relapse prevention and help you achieve a successful recovery after detoxing from ketamine. Here’s a little bit about our approach.
Addressing the Underlying Causes of Ketamine Addiction
People start using ketamine for different reasons. For some, ketamine addiction begins with an underlying disorder, like depression. In fact, it is not uncommon that ketamine misuse starts with a prescription for the drug to treat a condition like depression.
While ketamine does have medical uses, the problem is that ketamine is regulated more in some scenarios than others. Regardless of how it starts, ketamine abuse or addiction isn’t your fault. You can overcome it, as well as the underlying causes that may have brought you to a place where ketamine abuse affects your mental and physical well-being negatively.
We offer dual diagnosis treatment for people who use ketamine and live with one or more co-occurring disorders.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recommends diagnosing and treating co-occurring mental health disorders because doing so is associated with better outcomes in substance abuse research. For example, improved quality of life.
Inpatient and Outpatient Programs for Ketamine Treatment
In addition to providing ketamine detox in Arizona, we offer inpatient and outpatient addiction, mental health, or dual-diagnosis treatment programs. Both our Phoenix and Scottsdale locations offer detox, inpatient rehab, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient services.
If you aren’t sure which program to enter after ketamine detox, our team can help.
We set detox clients up for success by helping them plan for a seamless transition from detox to one of our treatment programs.
If you intend to pursue treatment after ketamine detox, you’ll likely spend about a week in detox and start one of our inpatient or outpatient therapy programs immediately so that there aren’t any gaps in the first stages of your recovery journey.
Evidence-Based Ketamine Addiction Treatment
When you detox from ketamine and enter one of our therapy programs, you’ll engage in a combination of group therapy, individual therapy, and other treatment activities.
We use the most evidence-based treatments outlined in addiction research alongside supportive holistic treatments and recreation activities.
We know that everyone has a unique experience with ketamine abuse and addiction recovery. You will get a personalized treatment plan that not only addresses any co-occurring mental health concerns but also accommodates other needs you may have as a unique person.
Ketamine Detox and Addiction Treatment Covered by Insurance
Many people looking for ketamine detox and substance abuse treatment in Arizona will need to find a facility that accepts their insurance plan. Otherwise, covering the cost of detox and rehab services can be extremely difficult, if not impossible.
Purpose Healing Center accepts most forms of insurance, including AHCCCS. When you get in touch with Purpose Healing Center, our team can verify your insurance coverage or discuss other ways to get help covering the cost of ketamine detox and addiction treatment.
Call Purpose for Ketamine Detox and Treatment in Arizona
Getting through the ketamine detox process is an essential first step in overcoming psychological or physical dependence on the drug. Whether you’re ready to enter ketamine detox or are just exploring the possibility of getting treatment, we’re here to help.
Call Purpose Healing Center today to learn more about how we can help you or your loved one overcome ketamine addiction and any co-occurring concerns today.
FAQs Regarding Ketamine Detox
What is a typical ketamine withdrawal timeline?
Acute withdrawal symptoms should start within the first day or two following your last dose of ketamine. The worst or most acute and uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms should only last for a week or two.
Former ketamine users may experience some lower-level psychological cravings and other withdrawal symptoms for longer, however. Addiction treatment can be critical in helping you cope and move forward.
Is ketamine physically addictive?
Ketamine can cause physical and psychological dependence. While it is approved for the treatment of some health conditions, ketamine is a controlled substance with a known potential for addiction. Going through the detox process with proper support from medical professionals can help you break ketamine dependence.
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