Is Ketamine Addictive When Used for Therapy?

When ketamine is used within a structured therapeutic setting, the risk of addiction is considered low. With ketamine therapy, medication is administered in carefully monitored doses as part of a broader psychiatric and psychotherapeutic process.

Risk increases when ketamine is used recreationally or without medical supervision. At New York Integrative Psychiatry, treatment is provided within a clinically guided framework that emphasizes safety, evaluation, and ongoing support.