More people than ever are abusing substances such as ketamine, cocaine, cannabis and alcohol.
According to Alcohol Change UK, 24% of adults across England, Wales and Scotland are now drinking over the recommended guidelines [1].
Ketamine is a highly addictive drug that is currently on the rise across the UK.
The issue with ketamine is that people tend to spiral quickly when they abuse ketamine, as their tolerance for the substance quickly increases.
Ketamine is often used in the medical setting as a pain killer, and a lot of people grow addicted to ketamine after relying on it for medical purposes.
If you or someone that you know are addicted to ketamine, then it is important to seek help and support for that addiction by attending rehab.
When you are addicted to ketamine, in order to recover you must undergo a detox and therapy.
Overcoming an addiction to ketamine isn’t easy, but it is possible with enough strength and willpower.
Attending rehab for an addiction to ketamine is paramount, as it is incredibly difficult to recover from a ketamine addiction without professional help.
If you or someone you know suffers from a ketamine addiction, then you will likely need to attend outpatient rehab treatment.
During this time, you will receive a detox and will likely be prescribed other medication to help you with this withdrawal. Your withdrawal can last a number of days or even sometimes weeks, depending on the severity of your addiction to ketamine.
Once you have undergone the detox, you will then be required to attend therapy. These therapy sessions can last weeks or even sometimes months via outpatient care.
There are a number of different therapy techniques on offer to you if you attend rehab for a ketamine addiction, including cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, family therapy, group therapy or even holistic therapy.
You might be required to stay in rehab for a number of weeks or even months. The stronger your addiction to ketamine in Norwich, then the longer you will be required to stay in inpatient rehab for.
During this time, your contact with the outside world will be limited and depending on the structure and rules of your rehab centre, might be allowed limited visitors during this time.
There are two major routes to access rehab in the UK. The first is via private clinics, which usually have space immediately and will be able to book you in within a matter of hours or just days.
Depending on how luxury your chosen rehab facility is, you might get your own private room or be asked to share with someone else.
If you are unable to afford private rehab care for your ketamine addiction, then you will be required to apply for NHS funded rehab treatment.
This form of treatment is offered by your local rehab centre, for which you can be referred to by your local GP.
This usually involves long waiting lists and can leave you waiting a number of months for treatment.
There are a number of benefits associated with private rehab treatment in Norwich, especially when it comes to an addiction to ketamine.
Typically, addictions to ketamine are usually strong and do require significant treatment.
By opting for private rehab treatment, you are far more likely to be seen quicker than if you opted for NHS funded rehab treatment. This is great news if your addiction to ketamine is spiralling quickly.
Likewise, withdrawal from a ketamine addiction can be very challenging.
By opting for private rehab treatment, you are more likely to get your own private room, allowing for more privacy during what is one of the most challenging parts of your recovery.
By opting for private rehab treatment, you are also more likely to receive a wider range of therapy techniques than if you were to opt for NHS funded rehab treatment.
This would include therapy techniques such as cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, family therapy, group therapy and even holistic therapy.
You are also more likely to receive a robust aftercare and ongoing treatment plan if you opt for private rehab treatment.
Your doctors will likely sit down with you prior to you leaving the rehab facility to ensure that you have an affective aftercare plan to take home with you.
This will include tips and tricks on how to stay clear of any triggers on the outside world, as well as help, support and advice for when you experience any cravings.
If you or someone that you know is suffering from a ketamine addiction, then there are a number of different and highly effective treatment options on offer.
Recovery from addiction to ketamine is never easy, but with enough willpower, strength and the right support system in place, it is achievable.
Some of the most effective treatments for a ketamine addiction includes treatment that focuses on the interplay between physical dependence and mental health issues that often drive the addiction in the first place.
This includes therapy techniques such as cognitive behavioural therapy, contingency management, holistic therapy and motivational interviewing.
These therapy techniques work to unlock your consciousness, so that you are able to better identify the triggers and causes of your addiction.
For a lot of people, addiction starts with trauma. This might be abuse, being let go from work, struggling financially, arguing with a loved one, grief or an accident or other traumatic incident.
This might trigger a mental health issue such as depression, anxiety, paranoia or schizophrenia.
Often, addiction and mental health issues are co-occurring, meaning that they often impact and lead to each other. This is why it is important to tackle both when it comes to ketamine addiction treatment.
If you suffer from an addiction to ketamine in Norwich or suspect that someone you know and love does, then it is important to look out for the below signs and symptoms.
Someone with a ketamine addiction might not present with all of these, but below are the typical behavioural, physical and psychological signs and symptoms that might be on display [3].
When someone is addicted to ketamine, then they are unable to stop abusing the substance.
They will choose their addiction and use over their finances, their relationships and their work.
In order to get their hands on the addictive substance, they will manipulate and lie and will likely start to ignore their personal needs, such as basic hygiene.
Likewise, they will start to spend more time on their own and will often opt out of social events in order to continue to abuse the drug. They will likely show a disinterest in other people or hobbies that they were once interested in.
There are also a number of physical signs associated with a ketamine addiction, including bladder problems.
This will usually include going to the toilet often, pain during urination and frequent bladder infections.
You are also very likely to be sick on a regular basis, as well as feeling dizzy and uncoordinated. You are also likely to feel easily fatigued and even sedated.
Finally, there are a number of physiological symptoms when someone is addicted to ketamine, including memory issues, anxiety, depression, paranoia and dissociation from the real world and from other people. You are also likely to experience irritability, frequent mood swings and cravings.
If you or someone that you know is suffering from an addiction to ketamine, then speak to a member of the Rehab 4 Addiction team who are on hand to provide you with help and support with your addiction.
They will be able to provide you with the advice and support you need to make an informed decision on what type of treatment you need, and how to best access that treatment in the first place.
Our team will never judge you for your struggles and are only ever there to provide you with the help and support that you need to make a full recovery.
In order to suggest the best course of action and treatment for you, our team will need to ask you a number of questions regarding what you are addicted to and how long you have been addicted to them.
To get the help that you need with your ketamine addiction, give our friendly and helpful team a call for free on 0800 140 4690.
[1] https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/news/spotlight-on-the-substance-misuse-team/
