In the case of addiction, ketamine can disrupt harmful patterns of behavior. Ketamine disrupts how memories are formed; this could benefit people seeking treatment for alcohol addiction. As a result of these properties, ketamine will essentially override the memories driving patients’ alcohol consumption when they use it.

In addition to regulating mood, the NMDA receptor that ketamine blocks is also responsible for memory formation. Consequently, ketamine infusions may weaken or eradicate those triggers associated with alcohol use. There are several environmental factors associated with alcohol abuse, so these treatments could be a compelling alternative to others.

The chemical composition of an individual’s brain changes when they suffer from addiction. The pleasure receptors in the brain acknowledge that alcohol feels good and trigger a response that may lead to excessive consumption. Therefore, the brain has conditioned itself to become dependent on the substance in order to function normally. It’s because of this that it’s difficult to break the addiction cycle during recovery.
 
Those suffering from addiction benefit from ketamine’s memory loss side effect. In this way, it can help the brain forget that it is dependent on drugs or alcohol. Ketamine therapies are believed to be able to erase the triggers and memories associated with alcoholism or drug dependency. A calming effect is also created by ketamine on the central nervous system. This therapy also works as an antagonist of the NMDA receptor (n-methyl-d-aspartate).

Although ketamine does not cure addiction, it may change how your brain handles cravings, motivation to quit using drugs, and control behavioral reactions. Treatment with ketamine might also make behavioral therapy more effective, which is crucial to overcoming addiction.

Medical professionals must closely monitor ketamine usage during addiction treatment in order for it to be effective. The use of recreational drugs could lead to addiction and other dangers.

It is also effective in treating other mental health conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

In the clinic, your psychiatrist administers only small doses, so there is no risk of addiction developing. Ketamine will never be prescribed to you for home use.

Unlike many other drugs, ketamine does not affect breathing rate or blood pressure. It has a high success rate in improving the mental health of people with treatment-resistant depression. Addiction symptoms can be relieved quickly with ketamine infusions, sometimes within hours. Several reports indicate positive results after the first infusion.

Choosing ketamine as a treatment for addiction can be highly beneficial, particularly for individuals who have tried and failed to overcome their addiction using other methods. Ask for ketamine as a treatment for addiction at Psychiatry Unplugged where it can be administered alongside other forms of treatment.

According to scientific studies, our brains can repair and even build new neural pathways with ketamine. Neuroplasticity is a process that remaps connections in our brains and bodies. You can literally rewire your brain based on your experiences and environment, so it can adapt and change.

When used in a therapeutic setting, ketamine allows you to access your emotions more intensely. By seeing things from a different perspective, you can gain a better understanding of your emotions and addiction. By changing your mindset, you can then experience even greater benefits from other therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy.

Psychiatry Unplugged offers ketamine-assisted treatment sessions as part of a comprehensive program. Using ketamine-assisted treatment as part of your addiction recovery program may be beneficial to you. For more information, contact us or request an appointment online. We are located at 6801 Park Terrace Suite 530B, Los Angeles, CA 90045. We serve patients from Los Angeles CA, Beverly Hills CA, Santa Monica CA, Encino CA, and Pacific Palisades CA.