Ketamine withdrawal can be a difficult and uncomfortable time. The NHTSA states, “In long-term exposure, high tolerance, drug craving, and flashbacks are described.” For users who experience the ketamine withdrawal syndrome, they’ll likely face the following symptoms:

• Chills
• Tremors
• Sweating
• Depression
• Fatigue
• Decrease in appetite
• Nightmares
• Anxiety

Getting help for ketamine withdrawal is important and could make your transition into recovery much easier.

Ketamine Detox

Your doctor can help you find the best withdrawal treatment for your needs.

Ketamine detox is a great way to get help during ketamine withdrawal. You will likely be given medications that can curb some of the stronger withdrawal symptoms and be monitored for any worse signs. Cravings may be very difficult during this time, and the medical staff may decide to give you something for them as well.

According to the NIDA, you can be helped immensely by attending detox and making sure to discuss your needs with your doctor. “However, medically assisted detoxification is not in itself “treatment”––it is only the first step in the treatment process.” If you are experiencing cravings and severe withdrawal symptoms from your ketamine abuse, these are signs of addiction. You will need to attend further treatment after detox in order to fully recover from these issues.

The good news is that detox facilities often want to make the transition into addiction treatment as smooth as possible. Many facilities also offer therapy in order to encourage patients to attend these types of treatments in the future; they often lay the ground work for rehab and addiction treatment. However, this does not mean that your addiction is cured or that you have recovered from it merely by going through ketamine detox.

You can find detox centers by:

• Looking up online treatment databases
• Calling your local government office
• Searching for nearby locations on SAMHSA‘s treatment locator
• Calling our treatment helpline, toll-free at 800-915-1270 (Who Answers?)

Is Ketamine Withdrawal Treatment Really Necessary?

Talk to Your Doctor

Another good way to find help is to talk to your doctor. Some of the issues you are dealing with my be helped by medications that you can be prescribed. Your doctor might also know of a good detox clinic or rehab center and suggest that you attend treatment there. During this time, you will be overwhelmed by the symptoms of ketamine withdrawal, so involving your doctor will ensure that someone is looking after your wellbeing and eventual recovery.

Reach Out to Your Support System

A good support system gets so many people through the difficult time of withdrawal. With symptoms like tremors, depression, and anxiety, you may have a hard time being alone and reaching out to your friends and family can help you avoid that. Besides, it is best not to be alone during withdrawal as many people start using again just to get rid of the symptoms.

Talk to your friends and family and ask them for these things:

• Understanding for what you are dealing with
• A little extra help during a difficult time
• The possibility of helping you look for a facility or treatment program for your ketamine addiction
• More time spent with them so that you won’t be alone as much during your withdrawal phase

Friends and family will understand and want you to get better which is why you will be seeking help by involving them in your ketamine withdrawal process.

For help finding a ketamine withdrawal treatment center, call 800-915-1270 (Who Answers?).