It's 'K' to talk about Ketamine
You don’t have to go through this alone – We’re here to help.
Struggling with ket?
Free and confidential support is available.
We know there are lots of things that may stop a person reaching out but our support is tailored to you, meaning we can work together at your pace with no pressure.
Using Ketamine?
Ketamine impacts both physical and mental health. Frequent use of ketamine can lead to Ketamine Bladder Syndrome (KBS) symptoms can include frequency in urination, pain when urinating and passing blood in urine. K-Cramps are another physical worry, they are extreme abdominal cramps that can leave you bed bound with pain.
Ketamine can trigger a K-hole which is an intense dissociative state that leaves you vulnerable and at risk of harm. Ketamine has also been linked to cognitive difficulties such as memory loss.
Harm Reduction
Use clean equipment to snort such as a straw, bank notes have a high risk of infection and sharing with someone else can make you vulnerable to viruses
Alternate nostrils where possible and use vitamin E to help keep nasal tissue healthy
Avoid eating 90 minutes before to prevent nausea and vomiting
Ketamine can be cut with other substances so using testing strips where possible and go low and slow
Have someone with you as a sober sitter
Ketamine and Me.
We know using ketamine can make you feel isolated, even from other drug users. We also know how it can impact other area’s of your life – follow the link below to see some lived experience videos of young people who have accessed our service.
Support available in Coventry
Positive Choices, Coventry
Positive Choices Coventry is a free and confidential service for young people aged 5 to 24* who want support around their own alcohol and substance use, such as Ketamine, or who are impacted by somebody else’s alcohol or substance use.For any young person who is interested in learning more about Ketamine or engaging in treatment, we offer: 1-to-1 intervention on behaviour change and harm reduction; Diversionary activities and signposting.
Find out more about us: Help with drinking, drugs, relationships, sexual health – Coventry
*Consent is required for support, for those aged 13 and over we will require your consent, under 13 we will require parental consent
Change Grow Live, Coventry
CGL Coventry provides free and confidential support for adults* affected by alcohol or substance use including Ketamine . This includes one-to-one appointments with specialist recovery workers, harm reduction advice, recovery planning, relapse prevention support, and access to healthcare services for related physical and mental health needs. Support is personalised to help individuals reduce, manage, or stop their ketamine use and improve their overall wellbeing.
Find out more about us: Coventry Drug & Alcohol Service | Change Grow Live
*We will require your consent to support you