WHAT WE TREAT
At Paracelsus Recovery, we’re here to support you in overcoming ketamine addiction, no matter how difficult it may seem. Our approach is compassionate and practical, without any judgment. We’ll equip you with the right tools to safely withdraw from ketamine, manage withdrawal symptoms, and explore the root causes of your addiction, helping you move forward with strength and clarity.
Ketamine is a ‘dissociative anaesthetic’ used largely in veterinary hospitals as a tranquilliser. Additionally, it is used in some medical procedures as an anaesthetic. However, it is also obtained illegally and used recreationally for its hallucinogenic effects. Dissociative drugs are hallucinogens that can cause a person to feel detached from reality. Ketamine’s popularity stems from its mood-altering properties and the trance-like state it induces, though these effects are short-lived.
Ketamine is a powerful substance with a complex nature. It can be incredibly helpful when used as a medication under professional care, but it also carries the risk of addiction if misused. While it can provide profound therapeutic benefits, its ability to flood the brain with dopamine creates a sense of euphoria that can lead to dependence over time. In high doses, it can even induce a ‘K-hole’ experience, which some describe as feeling detached from the body or like a near-death experience.
At Paracelsus Recovery, we offer a combination of medical, psychological, and personal care, and we’re proud to be the only clinic in the world that addresses not just addiction, but any co-occurring conditions and the underlying causes of ketamine dependence. With our tailored approach, we can help you recover in weeks, not months or years.
bespoke treatment
How we treat ketamine addiction
We can’t tell you exactly what your four-week stay will involve, as each person’s journey with ketamine addiction is unique. At Paracelsus Recovery, we understand that as no two recovery paths are alike, each individual requires a completely bespoke treatment plan moulded to their needs. However, it is important to emphasise that we do not adopt a specific treatment model. Instead, we advocate for a completely pragmatic approach to addiction; whatever works best for you to achieve your goals.
Your time with us will be thoughtfully structured to include a variety of carefully selected therapies designed to address your ketamine dependency. We offer supportive treatments like infusions (IVs) alongside other specialised therapies, ensuring the process is as comfortable as possible. Each therapy works in harmony with the others, aiming to heal not only the physical aspects of addiction but also the emotional and psychological factors involved. See below for more details.
Our approach considers the whole person: mind, body and soul
Paracelsus Recovery was the first residential drug treatment centre to introduce functional medicine and interdisciplinary modalities into its treatment programmes. Since the beginning, we’ve known that addictions are a consequence of imbalances in life. Healing requires understanding how and why those imbalances came to be so that we can treat the underlying causes, not just the symptoms. If needed, we’ll guide you through a safe, medically supervised withdrawal, overseen by our psychiatrist and supported 24/7 by our clinical team.
After your detox, we’ll carry out comprehensive testing to help you understand the specific factors contributing to your ketamine dependency. This will inform your treatment plan, that will centre on intensive psychotherapy to address the psychological effects of ketamine use alongside biochemical restoration to help rebalance your body. We also incorporate complementary therapies designed to support your mental and physical healing, helping you regain control, and restore your overall well-being. To treat ketamine addiction, we draw on a variety of therapies, including biofeedback, nutritional therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), sleep therapies, acupuncture, and art therapy.
However, our approach involves more than addressing the root causes of addiction; we also focus on its wider impact, treating any neurological or physical damage caused by your ketamine abuse. Any such factors are treated alongside the underlying factors that have contributed to addiction with the aim of reducing stress and supporting a robust, sustainable recovery.
15+ team members, all dedicated to your health and well-being
We are the only residential treatment centre in the world to provide a minimum of 15 dedicated professionals to each client.
With a team-to-client ratio of 15:1, we provide around-the-clock support to get you on the road to recovery. A live-in therapist will also be available for emotional support 24/7 from when you arrive to when you leave. No matter the unique blend of treatments you receive, they will be delivered with the Swiss medical excellence we are known for.
Comprehensive programmes as unique as you are
We curate a comprehensive and intensive treatment programme moulded to your unique needs. Guided by our core principles of pragmatism and empathy, we design a treatment programme based on your situation, realistic possibilities, targets, motivation, and expectations.
We can provide treatment for prescription ketamine and any co-occurring dependencies and mental health conditions at our discrete centre in Zurich.
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