Am I addicted to ketamine?
Do you ever catch yourself asking, ‘Am I addicted to ketamine?’ Maybe you are dosing more often than you planned, needing a little more each time for the same effect, or reaching for that dissociated, faraway feeling to slip away from everyday life. This anonymous self-assessment looks honestly at your ketamine use and, in just a few minutes, gives you a clearer picture of where you stand. Take the self-assessment and see for yourself.
You most likely do not use ketamine, or you have tried it once. You stay in control, set your own limits and know when enough is enough.
Are you worried about someone close to you? You can get in touch with us about that too.
Perhaps you use ketamine now and then, for example in a social setting, and at the moment your use looks limited. Even so, it is worth knowing where you stand, because a ketamine addiction often creeps in slowly, without you noticing straight away.
This self-assessment is meant to give you that awareness. Do you feel that you use more often than you would really like? Or are you worried about someone else? Whatever your question, we are here for you.
Using ketamine may seem harmless: a brief escape from stress, low mood or boredom, or a way to feel nothing for a while. But if you notice that you need it more and more often, or use it in ever-heavier doses, a risky pattern can take shape without you realising. Stopping can then become harder and harder.
Do you recognise this? Do not carry it on your own. We listen to you and can give you the advice you need right now.
Are you using ketamine more and more often? Do you think about it a lot, do you need it to relax, or do you feel low when you are not using? Is it affecting your work, your relationships or your mental health?
Only you know how big the impact really is. But this self-assessment shows there are clear signs of problematic use, and it is important to take those signs seriously.
We understand how hard it is to admit that things cannot go on like this. Asking for help can feel like a big step. But we also know that this first step can be the beginning of a life with more calm, more control and recovery. We can help you with that.
Has ketamine become a fixed part of your life? Do you keep using despite the negative consequences, such as low mood, memory problems or conflict with the people around you? Do you feel you have lost control, but find that you can no longer stop?
A ketamine addiction has nothing to do with weakness or a lack of willpower. It is a condition of the brain that slowly draws you along – mentally, physically and socially. Often this happens in silence, as shame and secrecy take over.
Do you know, deep down, that things cannot go on like this? This may be the moment to seek help and take the first step towards lasting change. We listen to you and can help you further with the advice you need right now.
We are here to talk about your use
The result is not a diagnosis, but it can be the opening for a conversation about your use. If it worries you, or simply leaves you with questions, you are welcome to talk it through with us, without judgement. We listen first; together we look at what you need and at what may sit beneath your ketamine use. You can reach us on 040-303 5023 or fill in the contact form further down this page.
Putting ketamine use into words can be hard, especially when it has become a way to switch off or feel at a distance from everyday life. Whatever is on your mind, whether it concerns your own use or someone close to you, you are welcome to share it with us.
Treatment for problematic ketamine use
Ketamine can cause severe and sometimes irreversible damage to your bladder and urinary tract, yet stopping can still feel difficult. Acting on your doubts early gives your body the best chance to recover, so take a few minutes to complete this ketamine self-assessment. If you have questions of your own, we are here to help.
Does the self-assessment suggest your ketamine use may be problematic? You do not have to work that out on your own. Together we can look at what your use is doing, to your body as well as to how you feel from day to day. We can talk through a next step that suits you. Even when your tolerance has crept up and stopping feels out of reach, change is still within reach.
You can also call us on 040-303 5023 with any question about your use, even one that feels too small to mention. You do not need a diagnosis or a particular test result to get in touch; if you would simply like to talk things through, our team is here.
Rehabilitation centre for ketamine addiction
If problematic use or ketamine addiction has taken hold, you may need more intensive support than talking on its own can offer. At our rehab centre we can offer you treatment in a safe, structured setting, away from the triggers and easy access that make ketamine hard to put down.
Our team looks beyond the use itself: at the dissociation or numbness you may have been reaching for, and at what has been driving it. Alongside one of our therapists, you work towards lasting recovery step by step, at a pace that fits you.
How Connection SGGZ can help
If you want to stop using ketamine, Connection SGGZ can help. We start from what you need and what matters to you, and we can offer treatment programmes that are personal and built around lasting recovery.
Do you have questions, are you unsure, or would you simply like to talk to someone? Feel free to call us on 040-303 5023 or leave your details through the contact form.
Recognising that you may be addicted to ketamine takes courage; it can be the first real step towards getting your life back.