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Ketamine is a drug gaining fast notoriety with Americas young population.
Widely known for its medicinal properties, ketamines effects have made it a popular addition to the party scene.
There are different ways to identify a person the signs of a potential ketamine addiction.
Verywell / Alex Dos Diaz
This article will also look into trusted treatments that can help overcome ketamine misuse.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
What Is Ketamine?
The FDA first approved ketamine for its anesthetic property.
In addition, the FDA now recognizes the antidepressant benefits of ketamine when it is combined with oral depressants.
As aSchedule III drug,ketamine is available for medicinal use with a prescription.
It is sometimes used off-label for pain relief and can provide sedative effects.
The substance is misused because its effects are similar to PCP.
Ketamine can produce a trance-like state in users.
Coupled with its ability to produce an out-of-body experience, this drug can cause visual and auditory perceptual changes.
Ketamine can disrupt the senses, judgment, and motor function for up to 24 hours after use.
These effects have seen a growing and worrying use of this drug for date rape.
Because of its addictive nature, this drug is more commonly used in veterinary clinics to sedate animals.
Ketamine is available as an injectable liquid but is also abused in powder form.
If substance misuse disrupts work, school, and personal relationships, it can indicate a ketamine addiction.
Effects of Ketamine Addiction
Ketamine can be dangerous, particularly when combined with other substances.
Within 3 hours, at least half of the active ingredients in ketamine consumed will have left the body.
What Happens During a Ketamine Overdose?
A ketamine overdose can occur when the substances is taken in large amounts or when combined with other substances.
This could be a dosage of about 680 mg for a person around 60 kg.
Combining ketamine with other substances can increase this risk.
When people have a go at stop using ketamine, they may also experience symptoms of withdrawal.
Cognitive behavioral therapycan assist with changing the thought patterns that play a role in supporting drug use and addiction.
It can also help develop new coping skills and ways of thinking.
Rehabilitation centerscan help with different treatment options, detox programs, and other necessary assistance for overcoming dependency.
Hospitalization may sometimes be required to manage serious withdrawal symptoms.
Where possible, the support of friends and family is also fundamental when recovering from ketamine addiction.
Ketamine is no exception.
If you think you may have a ketamine addiction, reaching out for help is not a weakness.
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