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Thank you for this. It's been very informative and a lot to make me think about

If drug use continues like it does, it might be the one thing that will take the human race out. I've never been interested in using drugs because it is obvious how it destroys lives. I do not smoke because of the same reason, and I do not abuse alcohol either. I dont know that if I try drugs, I might become addicted, so why would one risk it? I went clubbing all the time in my 20s/30s and danced the night away without getting drunk or high. You can actually enjoy yourself. I feel sad for current and future generations. It is a pandemic, and people are suffering and dying.

This is barely coherent

IDK if I was lucky, but it’s been over 9 months and I don’t crave a drop of alcohol, the key difference was that I didn’t suffer withdrawal after go’ogling and reading Steffon Barkload’s stuff, not even within the first 30 days after I quit and told no one, did not need AA meetings or meds either.

I always drink so much fluid, ive done K for 7 years, maybe 20-40 grams a month, i have had crazy stomach pain which is common, but it usually pass after a couple days, so much water and breaks is what you need i think also stayign away from carbs and fat when it hurts a lot seemed to work. Apparently the bladder is the single organ in our body that has the ability to heal the most.

This is helpful as I’m considering leaving my local area due to ketamine addiction haha

practice not rambling and not using filler words. let the subject do the talking. will be probably have another look one day tho

What a wonderful pod cast many will benefit from this podcast 🙏😊

Watching the BBC documentary show, it made me realise how glad I am that I grew up in the late 90s/ early 00s where drug culture was a lot more fun and innocent. I wonder about the societal changes that have created such a drug culture? When did it become so dark? Why do so many people enjoy the dissociated feeling of K? I concur with what the producer said about how Ketamine was viewed 'back in the day'. When I was young, E was the main clubbing drug, and Ketamine was around but E was the main drug of choice. And Ketamine was kind of viewed as an 'extreme drug' not a party drug like E, and a Ketamine high was more unpredictable than an E high. I took an E that was cut with K, not on purpose, and it was such a weird and scary experience. I hated the dissociated feeling- which seems to actually be one of the reasons why people like K. I am shocked and horrified that K has become so popular and the devastating effect it has on young people/ kids. Maybe it's my age, but I feel that the British drug culture has taken a dark turn, like 'in my day', drug taking was an 'add on' to the fun party or clubbing night. Whereas now there are kids taking Ket so young, and many seem to be taking it as a way to escape. Why are so many kids/ people desperate to escape?

Ketamine is an amazing drug and tool some people are negatively impacted by there use and genetics talking about blader toxicity no matter what people say we're still unsure as to who is susceptible and how ot happens. Also demonizing tools instead of just some people will have issues with Any drug or chemical or behavior and not blame the tool itself is the adult position.😊

It’s so good though 😭

Drug trends are changing and services need to move with the times

Thank God you started to mate changes when you did James 🎉 you may have been saved from the path of heroin crack and other drugs. Addiction is addiction, no matter what the drug is..

I didn’t learn anything at school about heroin and crack

I’ve been free for 15 years from 18 years of addiction and at my worst, I was trapped on heroin and methadone. I started using drugs and alcohol at the age of 13 year old. The 12 step program wouldn’t have been for me. I went to teen challenge, a faith based rehab centre. The beauty of recovery is everyone are individuals and no two peoples recovery journey is the same in “one shoe size doesn’t fit all” but the concept of being around others who are healing from addictions definitely gives hope and fuels your own recovery. James, I’ve written a book about my healing journey of getting free as I wanted the message out there for others. It wasn’t easy but I drew strength from a variety of different people, as people say recovery takes a village of others.

This channel have made me go from doing K everyday, to only in the weekends, and in way smaller amounts. Thanks for enlightening. :)

Keep it up this is good content

Thanks for this video! I did K for a few years and about a year daily (maybe more, I can't remember) I stopped two weeks ago, because I started having bladder issues and my toilet routines changed and I promised myself since the beginning, I would stop the day that happened... I REALLY feel terrible, with daily suicide thoughts and I'm constantly tired, I've stopped using other drugs before (weed and coke) without professional help, so I know I can get off this too, but how long a period can I expect, before going back to some more normal daily routines? As I said, I am two weeks in, and are starting to get worried, because this is so heavy on me... Oh and I by the way stopped smoking weed also, to be able to heal better, as I hope for normal toilet habits again.

Thx G 🙏 From USA.

Wow I grew up in Whangamata from 2000 to 2016 and sadly there was a few suicides including friends. Ive been suicidal for over 6 years now and its so hard. See no point in this world and it all seems impossible to have a good life as a Gen Z. Ive been to so many doctors and psychiatrists and they act like theres nothing you can do to to get relief. So messed up

To me, it all comes down to intention. Are you using ketamine to escape or enhance your reality?

as a long term opioid addict...it makes me smile when you seem to view heroin as a worse addiction...brother...we are looking at you guys and thinking..."tragic!" about you lot!

We create these issues in our heads my friend people might giggle at a performance but your soon forgot and they talking about someone eles.Expectations are levels we create in our heads your a sensitive soul always trying to please.Be happy with yourself my friend the rest of life will then fall in to place.

Thanks for your service sir .

This gentleman didnt accept help he surrendered,realised he had issued and accepted he was powerless.The 27 years would have taken a toll on his body which will unfold over the next 5/10 years unfortunately.

Everything can be forgiven except child abuse or murder.People aint lost causes,adverse childhood can cause what this ladies feeling theres def trauma there ,trauma can be not whats done to someone but something thats not done.Attention as a child for example being nurtured and cared for the first 7 years of life we like a sponge we absorb everything.

Think of a stroke survivor that loses part of their mobility,they can build new pathways and learn to use limbs again.Your brain can learn new pathways you been stimilating your brain with dopamine your brains a clever bit of kit it stops making dopamine.Abstain for 90 says min may take a full year but you aint a lost cause you will normalise again.

Am currently an addict,addicted to tramadol. I currently take it in high dozes to forget about my failures of life and also forget dat I failed to pass high school and my dream of becoming a doctor came to un end. Recently I tried to get off it but I almost lost my mind. And the physical effects are more worse than the psychological effects. I guess am gonna be on it for my entire life. I now take it to survive and not lose my damn mind.

Aww love you mate xx

Hey, yes I do remember. It’s absolutely incredible that you have 10 days sober. The timing of quitting/recovery are so difficult/unpredictable but when you finally decide things do seem to line up 😄. I always recommend this group for quitting k. I believe it is the best place possible to finding support and people who are experiencing relatable situation www.reddit.com/r/Ketamineaddiction/s/BXXM5roNqK I sincerely wish you the very best with your recovery. 🙂🙏

Yeah I think when the absolutely debilitating k-cramps started and I continued to use was when I realised that I was no longer using ket because I loved it, it was because psychologically I was dependent on it to function, going to work, social gatherings, needed it constantly, then last July I quit my job because my bladder was getting terrible, don't know if you'll remember but I messaged you briefly and you said I don't want to lose my bladder But you're right there is no choice, and giving up my job didn't stop me. I got worse, and with nothing else to occupy my time I was doing halfs to an oz every 1/2 days, 3 if I really tried to pace it So what started as needing the toilet frequently turned into backing out from pain and incontinence, my bladder is destroyed but finally have come around and decided no more. Same realisation as you. What the fuck am I doing, this isn't me, I'm not even having fun, sniffing ket that just makes me feel like a gross person It's early days, but 10 days clean in 2 hours. Longest time by 6 days, the cravings are there but for the first time since trying ket I'm saying no Pain fluctuates, I just wish when I messaged you I was strong enough to quit, but a bad relationship didn't help the mental state that enabled my addiction 🤷🏼‍♀️ Quit the ket & the relationship at the same time It's hard. Was funny seeing the notification for this video the other day though, hadn't had one since I first subscribed before I spoke to you, seems like when you want to live, things fall into place Wish you all the best, I think it's good what you're doing with your channel

Hey, Its Tom here! Well done to you both ! I listened to every second of this and I wish this podcast could be aired on UK radio ! So helpful having these conversations! ! X

This is an amazing and fascinating explanation. I love learning about the scientific side of conditions. Thank you for this James.

lol at this channel. cringe. quit youtube man, just came here to say this

Fair play Joe good luck with it all

Ket really helps with my depression but it's definitely tough to control for me.

Sensacional!

Ketamine is lame and ruining the psychedelic scene!!!

24:50 Yes, they're doing Ketamine infusions for depression. The dose is pretty heavy though if you don't have a tolerance. But the thing is, Ketamine has an immediate and a longer term anti-depressive effects, if you use daily, you won't get the sustained mental health benefits. I've been using about 500mg/month for the past few years, worked well, but started waning. Recently I figured out, that due to my petite physique I should only have done 300mg/month, now I'm a bit pissed off that the doctors in my country can't prescribe it or crunch the numbers with me for my clandestine use. Fun fact - I started doing K when my doc wanted to put me on lithium, which is even worse for the kidneys 🤣

Bruh dark web KET S / R or hybrid (aka racemic) isomer. 100% pure lab tested. Great for depression and ptsd and shit. Problem is 2 easy of access. If you got no self control. It is very similar to opiates. Went from opiates to KET. Then back to opiates. Done legal opaites and KET and benzos. Bin addicted to all 3 illegally and legally. Bin a 15 year journey. KET cramps are hell and the pains and aches. Omg fml.

Is this on Spotify?

We seem to be on the same mission! I love the way you create your content. Let’s do a collaboration-I’d love to interview you.

Being a girlfriend of an addict, just getting out of that relationship is painful. I so feel you guys are amazingly honest and humble. Thank you for sharing and talking so openly. 🙏🏽

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i am going to donate when i get paid! i’ll be honest i have been binge watching these podcasts. honestly thank you for making them. they’ve helped me massively. much love❤

I just want to say credit where credit is due. Alex helped me with my addiction and helped show me the road to get back on my feet, now instead to being what I was told was dead by now, I am over 5 years sober with a lovely family, partner and 2 kids, they are my world, and without Alex I truly believe I would not have this. That man has a heart of gold 💛

66 days off ket today. Addiction is a bollix and I know quite a few other people who also have/had problems with k. It can be so mentally addictive and does a fucking number on you. Big up to you guys for being so open about it and glad to hear you’re doing well.

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Moving away definitely sounds like it's worked out well for you. I'm suffering with K addiction myself, I do not want to move away because the people I have around me are all I have in life. Not sure what it's going to take, something has to be done just not sure how. Addiction sucks. Thanks for the video, you guys are inspirational.

I think weed has had a huge impact on ppl my age from uk in there 30s