Ketamine

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KETAMINE ADDICTION

AND DEPENDENCE:

ADDICTION = Defined as compulsive substance abuse despite

negative consequences.

Ketamine is an addictive substance, mainly due to the sedative

feeling that individuals experience. Tolerance to ketamine builds

up very quickly therefore higher doses are needed to achieve the

desired effects, which not only puts the individual at risk of

becoming addicted but also at risk of overdosing.

DEPENDENCE = When the body physically relies on a drug.

This quick tolerance build up can lead individuals to take more

ketamine at a more frequent rate, which can cause your body to

become dependent on ketamine. Regular use can lead to

physical withdrawal symptoms when you try to stop or cut back.

Severe ketamine cravings

Less interested in things that

don’t involve ketamine

Hard to concentrate

Feel low and depressed

Tried stopping but wasn’t able

to

Need larger quantities to

maintain a high

If any of these statements

apply to you and you use

ketamine, you may be

addicted and at risk of

developing a dependence.

It is never too late to get

help. See ‘Useful Contacts’

for how to access help that

suits you.

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