Rehab for Ketamine Addiction

Since 1974, Broadway Lodge has been helping individuals overcome a wide range of addictions, including ketamine addiction. While ketamine has medical uses, it is also a highly addictive illegal and dangerous drug often used recreationally, with serious health risks such as chronic pain.

Not only can the addiction impact your finances, relationships, mental health and work performance, regular ketamine use can lead to extremely unpleasant, chronic pain as a result of damage to the bladder and urinary tract. This is known as ‘ketamine bladder syndrome’ and it can develop quickly with irreversible damage. That’s why it’s important to seek help sooner than later to prevent this painful and serious condition from escalating.

We understand that, no matter how strong the desire to stop using ketamine might be, overcoming addiction can often feel impossible without the right support. The good news is that ketamine addiction is treatable. With over 50 years of experience in addiction treatment, Broadway Lodge is here to provide expert care and guidance to help you or your loved one rediscover a fulfilling life free from ketamine.

Take the first step towards recovery today. Contact us online or call us on 01934 812319. We’re here to listen and support you every step of the way.

Ketamine addiction: Symptoms, family & health

What are the symptoms of Ketamine addiction

Ketamine is a potent anaesthetic drug that is often used in medical procedures and surgeries. However, when used recreationally and addiction takes hold, a number of serious symptoms can be experienced, including:

• Increased tolerance leading to more use
• Withdrawal symptoms
• Neglecting responsibilities
• Withdrawing from social activities
• Decline in physical and/or mental health
• Hallucinations
• Paranoia
• Memory loss
• Difficulty concentrating
• Disassociation between the mind and body
• Nausea and vomiting
• Damage to the bladder, kidneys and liver
• Pain when passing urine along with a frequent and urgent need to go
• Passing blood in the urine
• Incontinence
• Respiratory problems
• Depression

The health risks of Ketamine to you and your family

Ketamine has gained a reputation as a popular party drug and a quick fix for depression. But the use of ketamine comes with a host of health risks that can affect not only the user but also their family. Some of the main risks include high blood pressure, heart rate changes and ketamine bladder syndrome.

What is Ketamine and why is it addictive?

Ketamine is a powerful anaesthetic and pain reliever that can induce a dissociative state in users. It is classified as a ‘dissociative anaesthetic’ and is used medically for procedures such as surgeries or emergency operations. However, ketamine has also gained popularity as a recreational drug due to its psychoactive effects, such as the feeling of being disconnected from reality and hallucinations.

Unfortunately, ketamine is highly addictive due to its ability to produce intense and immediate sensations. It can also leave users with a feeling of depression and anxiety when the drug wears off, leading to a cycle of addiction and emotional instability. Despite its medical benefits, ketamine misuse can lead to serious consequences, making it important for people to be aware of its addictive properties and to seek help if they become addicted.

What is ketamine bladder syndrome?

Ketamine bladder syndrome is caused by ketamine misuse where the bladder lining becomes irritated, inflamed, ulcerated and damaged leading to chronic pain. Over time, the bladder walls thicken as scar tissue develops, shrinking the size of the bladder. Ketamine bladder syndrome can also affect the urinary tract and the damage can be irreversible, in some cases requiring reconstructive surgery.

Additionally, ketamine has been known to cause psychological side effects such as memory impairment, depression and anxiety. But for family and friends who can see the effects the drug has on their loved one, their emotional wellbeing can really suffer too.

It’s crucial to understand these risks and take steps to prevent them from affecting you and your loved ones. If you or someone you know is struggling with ketamine use, it’s important to seek professional help.

What our clients say

“Broadway Lodge get it right… I can show up for life today and that’s quite amazing after decades of isolation and addiction.”

Rachael, former client

Your recovery

Our programme to full recovery

The comprehensive programme at Broadway Lodge includes a wide range of therapeutic sessions that not only enable you to understand and address your addiction but also allow for thorough exploration of your deeper-rooted issues so that you can begin to heal. Providing a healthy mix of challenge and support, the individual and group sessions will enable you to learn the tools to sustain your recovery from ketamine addiction for the long-term. We aim for you to leave Broadway Lodge with increased self-worth, self-esteem and confidence, with compassion for yourself and positivity for the future.

You will learn and work through the 12 steps at your own pace, have one to one counselling with your focal counsellor and participate in group therapy sessions which happen at least once a day every day. You will also partake in educational and interactive workshops, listen to inspirational shares from people in recovery, work on personalised assignments and watch therapeutic films. Additionally, along with calming meditations, holistic and specialist treatments are available to aid relaxation and promote healing. These include auricular acupuncture, soothing aromatherapy massage, Reiki, EMDR and hypnotherapy.

While you can stay for any duration between four weeks and 6 months, we recommend a stay of 12 weeks in order to gain a solid foundation to your recovery.

To learn more about how our life-altering therapeutic program at Broadway Lodge can benefit you.