Ketamine users are in treatment, but…

...they aren’t aware of KUD and apparently, neither are physicians and staff in the ERs and clinics they do visit when suffering the consequences  of the disorder.

But maybe not the sort of treatment they need most.

I’ve wondered why the behavioral health programs aren’t reporting an increase in admissions for primary ketamine use disorders. Given all the ketamine that’s available currently, both on the black market and from “legit” medical sources, I’d have expected a substantial uptick in the number of people seeking treatment.

It hasn’t happened. So I was pleased to see some research that might help explain that. From an article on Medscape:

Treatment for Ketamine Use Disorder Rarely Sought

The researchers surveyed a large number of users online and found that “ …a majority of people with ketamine use disorder (KUD) don’t seek addiction treatment, despite reporting physical symptoms that include bladder and nasal problems and painful organ cramping…”

Why not? Because they aren’t aware of KUD and apparently, neither are physicians and staff in the ERs and clinics they do visit when suffering the...

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