Ketamine Detox in Massachusetts

Treatment rules and programs in Massachusetts

Who oversees treatment

The Department of Public Health's Bureau of Substance Addiction Services oversees the statewide system of substance use prevention, treatment and recovery services and licenses treatment programs.

Prescription monitoring

The Massachusetts Prescription Monitoring Program, accessed through the Massachusetts Prescription Awareness Tool (MassPAT), is run under the Department of Public Health and lets authorized prescribers and pharmacists check Schedule II-V prescription histories.

Overdose Good Samaritan law

Under M.G.L. c. 94C s. 34A, a person who has an overdose or seeks medical help for one in good faith cannot be charged or prosecuted for simple possession of a controlled substance based on evidence gained from that call. It does not cover trafficking or intent to distribute.

Court-ordered treatment

Massachusetts has Section 35 (M.G.L. c. 123 s. 35), which lets a court order a person with an alcohol or substance use disorder into inpatient treatment when use creates a likelihood of serious harm.

How the state treats gabapentin

Massachusetts requires pharmacies to submit every gabapentin dispensation to the state Prescription Monitoring Program, alongside Schedule II through V controlled substances. Gabapentin is tracked this way even though the reporting page lists it separately from the scheduled drugs.

Featured detox programs with mental health care in Massachusetts

What to know about ketamine

Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic and a Schedule III controlled substance. A related prescription nasal spray, esketamine, is approved for treatment-resistant depression and is given only in certified clinics. Outside medical settings, ketamine is misused for its dissociative effects.

Regular ketamine use can lead to cravings and compulsive use, and it can damage the bladder and urinary tract. There is no approved medication for ketamine addiction, so treatment relies on therapy and care for co-occurring mental health conditions. See our ketamine addiction guide.

What ketamine detox involves

Ketamine withdrawal is mainly psychological: anxiety, low mood, poor sleep, irritability and strong cravings. Detox programs that also treat mental health can manage these symptoms, keep you safe and begin therapy. Medical staff can also check for bladder and kidney problems.

Ask detox programs near Massachusetts how they continue care after the first days.

Ketamine Detox by city in Massachusetts

Smaller towns are covered on the page for their nearest larger city.

• Boston
• Springfield
• Worcester
• Barnstable
• New Bedford
• Leominster
• Cambridge
• Lowell
• Brockton
• Quincy
• Lynn
• Fall River
• Newton
• Somerville
• Lawrence
• Framingham
• Haverhill
• Waltham
• Malden
• Weymouth
• Taunton
• Medford
• Pittsfield
• Chicopee
• Revere
• Peabody
• Methuen Town
• Everett
• Attleboro
• Salem
• Beverly
• Westfield
• Fitchburg
• Woburn
• Holyoke
• Amherst
• Chelsea
• Marlborough
• Braintree
• Watertown Town
• Randolph
• Franklin
• Gloucester
• North Attleborough
• Agawam
• West Springfield
• Northampton
• Melrose
• Bridgewater
• Greenfield
• Gardner
• Amherst Center
• Winthrop
• Newburyport
• Amesbury
• North Adams
• Southbridge
• Easthampton
• Palmer
• South Yarmouth

Cost and coverage

The cost of treatment depends mostly on the level of care, how long you stay and your insurance. Residential care costs the most; outpatient therapy the least. Many programs on SAMHSA's directory accept private insurance, and some offer sliding-scale fees. See our insurance guides for details by carrier.

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