Ketamine has a bit of a PR problem. Because it has been used recreationally as "Special K," many patients worry they are trading depression for a new dependency. However, the difference between recreational misuse and clinical administration is vast.

You know, when it comes to ketamine, we get asked a lot at KetaRevive – is ketamine addictive? It’s a valid question, especially with all the talk about its uses in mental health treatment. Ketamine is making a splash as a treatment for some serious conditions like depression, anxiety, and even chronic pain. But anytime a drug gets popular, the same questions pop up: What are the negative effects? And the big one – is ketamine addictive?