Foundry Front Range treats ketamine addiction in adults 18+ with ASAM 3.7 medically supervised detox and ASAM 3.5 integrated residential treatment at our licensed medical facility in Broomfield, Colorado. Step-down care includes partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and virtual IOP. We accept Health First Colorado (Medicaid) Regions 1 to 4 and most major commercial plans.
Key takeaways
- Who it’s for: adults 18+ whose ketamine use has become hard to control or is harming their health, work, or relationships.
- Levels of care: ASAM 3.7 detox, ASAM 3.5 residential, PHP, IOP, and virtual IOP. A clinical assessment decides where you start.
- Mood is the main withdrawal risk: ketamine withdrawal is mostly psychological, so monitoring for depression and suicidal thoughts is central to safe care.
- Mental health care included: depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder are treated alongside ketamine use in one plan.
- How to pay: Health First Colorado (Medicaid) Regions 1 to 4 accepted, plus Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Multi-Plan, Rocky Mountain Health Plan, and UnitedHealthcare.
What is ketamine addiction?
Ketamine addiction, or ketamine use disorder, is a pattern of repeated ketamine use that continues despite harm to your health, thinking, work, or relationships. Common features include tolerance, strong cravings, using more than you meant to, and trouble cutting back. Dependence is mostly psychological, though some people have physical symptoms when they stop.
We treat problematic ketamine use. We do not provide ketamine or esketamine therapy.
Signs of ketamine addiction
Needing more ketamine to get the same effect
Frequent cravings or constant preoccupation with using
Trouble limiting how much or how often you use
Missed work, school, or responsibilities at home
Dissociation or “K-holes”: feeling detached, confused, or outside your body
Bladder urgency, frequent urination, or pelvic pain
Memory and concentration problems
Irritability, anxiety, or low mood between uses
When ketamine is prescribed
A prescription does not rule out a problem. Taking more than directed, seeking multiple prescribers, or asking for early refills are signs that a medical evaluation is needed. Our team assesses therapeutic use and misuse separately and, with your consent, coordinates with your prescriber.
Guidance for families
If a loved one’s safety, health, or daily functioning is slipping, get a professional assessment early. The Michael Barnes Family Institute helps families understand addiction and support recovery.
Health risks of ketamine misuse
Ketamine misuse can harm the bladder, brain, mood, digestive system, and heart. Risk rises with higher doses, more frequent use, and longer periods of use.
Ketamine-induced cystitis
Inflammation that causes urgency, pelvic pain, and blood in the urine. Severe cases can lead to bladder scarring and often need urology care.
Memory, mood, and perception
Memory and attention problems, worsening depression or anxiety, and in some people, psychotic symptoms or dissociation that lingers after use stops.
Digestive and heart effects
Severe abdominal pain, bowel changes, and weight loss, plus a fast heart rate and high blood pressure that add risk for people with heart disease.
Combining ketamine with alcohol, opioids, or benzodiazepines raises the risk of dangerous breathing problems and accidents. When bladder or other complications need specialist care, our medical team helps coordinate referrals.
When to get emergency help
Call 911 for chest pain, trouble breathing, loss of consciousness, a seizure, severe confusion or psychosis, or heavy bleeding. If you or someone you love is thinking about suicide, call or text 988.
Our ketamine addiction treatment programs
Treatment follows ASAM levels of care. Your clinical assessment decides where you start, and you can move from detox into residential treatment in the same building.
Medically Supervised Detox
Licensed nursing staff are available around the clock, with medical and psychiatric monitoring while you stabilize. Medications may be prescribed to ease symptoms. A typical stay is three to five days.
Residential Treatment
Daily individual and group therapy, psychiatric care, and relapse-prevention planning in a structured, live-in setting. Length of stay is set by clinical need.
PHP, IOP & Virtual IOP
Full-day PHP or part-day IOP while you live at home, in person or virtually when travel to Broomfield is a barrier.
Foundry offers separate Women’s and Men’s Treatment Programs. Both have the same medical oversight, with groups tailored to each.
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Choosing the right level of care
Withdrawal symptoms, mood and safety, medical stability, and your home environment decide which level is safe.
| Level | Who it’s for | Typical length | Medical support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medically supervised detox (ASAM 3.7) | Significant withdrawal symptoms, severe low mood or suicidal thoughts, or higher medical or psychiatric risk | Three to five days, based on need | Licensed nursing staff around the clock; medical and psychiatric monitoring |
| Integrated residential treatment (ASAM 3.5) | Needs full structure, distance from the environment where use happened, or has co-occurring mental health needs | Set by clinical need | Psychiatric care and nursing with the on-site clinical team |
| Partial hospitalization program (PHP) | Stepping down from detox or residential but still needs daily care | Set by clinical need | Daily medical and psychiatric support |
| Intensive outpatient program (IOP) | Stable, with support at home and the ability to keep up work, school, or family life | Set by clinical need | Outpatient follow-up |
| Virtual IOP | Step-down support when travel is a barrier | Set by clinical need | Virtual follow-up |
Length of stay depends on how you respond to treatment and what your plan authorizes.
How ketamine withdrawal is treated
Ketamine withdrawal is mostly psychological. Low mood, anxiety, irritability, poor sleep, and strong cravings are common, and some people develop depression or suicidal thoughts. Physical symptoms can include fatigue, sweating, and a rapid heartbeat.
Around-the-clock nursing in medically supervised detox, with monitoring of vital signs and symptoms while you stabilize.
Mood and safety monitoring, with psychiatric assessment from the start because depression is the main withdrawal risk.
Symptom-targeted medications, prescribed when clinically indicated to ease anxiety, sleep problems, and other withdrawal symptoms.
No FDA-approved medication exists specifically for ketamine use disorder, so treatment targets your symptoms.
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) when clinically appropriate for a co-occurring opioid or alcohol use disorder.
Escalation to emergency care if medical needs exceed our scope.
Related conditions
Co-occurring mental health care
Many people who struggle with ketamine also live with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or bipolar disorder, and the two often feed each other. We treat both together in one plan, with one clinical team and one safety plan that follows you from detox into residential care.
Trauma-Integrated Care and the Michael Barnes Family Institute
Our Trauma-Integrated Care model, developed by Dr. Michael Barnes, treats trauma as part of addiction recovery. Through the Michael Barnes Family Institute, families learn how addiction works and how to support recovery at home.
Dual diagnosis treatment: substance use and mental health conditions treated in one coordinated plan.
CBT and DBT: practical skills to change thought patterns, regulate emotions, and tolerate distress.
Motivational Interviewing: guided conversations that strengthen your own reasons for change.
EMDR therapy: a structured approach for processing traumatic memories, offered when clinically appropriate.
Internal Family Systems (IFS): therapy that explores the internal drivers of substance use.
Polyvagal-informed care: an approach focused on how the nervous system responds to stress and safety.
Acuwellness: a wellness modality used alongside clinical care.
Psychiatric medication management: prescribing and monitoring for co-occurring conditions.
Family support
What to expect: admissions for ketamine addiction treatment
Treatment starts with one call or an online insurance check. Same-day admission may be possible depending on clinical need and current availability.
- Verify insurance or call admissions. Use our secure online form or call 720-807-7867. We verify your benefits, including Medicaid, and discuss any anticipated out-of-pocket costs.
- Complete a phone pre-screen. Admissions asks about your ketamine use, other substances, mental health, medical history, and current medications to recommend a level of care.
- Arrive and complete your intake assessment. Medical and behavioral health staff review your history, check vitals, run screening labs, and complete a psychiatric evaluation.
- Receive your ASAM placement. Clinicians confirm whether you start in detox, residential treatment, or a lower level of care.
- Stabilize with medical support. The first days focus on safety, symptom management, and mood monitoring. Any medical emergency is escalated immediately.
- Plan your next step. Discharge planning starts early and connects you with PHP, IOP, virtual IOP, alumni support, and community resources.
Have these ready
A photo ID, your insurance or Medicaid card, a list of current medications with doses, and an emergency contact. All admissions are confidential and protected under HIPAA.
Why choose Foundry Front Range for ketamine addiction treatment
Detox and residential care under one roof
You can move from medically supervised detox into residential treatment without transferring to another provider.
Medicaid accepted for the full continuum
Health First Colorado clients receive the same standard of care as every other client, from detox through residential treatment.
Addiction medicine leadership
Our Chief Medical Officer holds lifetime certification from the American Board of Addiction Medicine and oversees detox protocols and medication management.
Integrated dual diagnosis care
Ketamine use and co-occurring mental health conditions are treated together in one plan.
Gender-specific programming
Separate Women’s and Men’s Treatment Programs support safety and trust during treatment.
A real medical facility
44,000 square feet, licensed by the State of Colorado, accredited by The Joint Commission, about 30 minutes from the Denver Metro Area and DIA.
Insurance & Medicaid coverage for ketamine addiction treatment
Foundry Front Range is in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Multi-Plan, Rocky Mountain Health Plan, and UnitedHealthcare, accepts Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid) Regions 1, 2, 3 and 4, and works with most major insurance plans.
Medicaid does cover rehab. Coverage depends on your plan and medical necessity, and some plans require prior authorization. Our admissions team handles authorizations and verifies benefits before you arrive, though coverage cannot be guaranteed.
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Our Broomfield treatment center
Foundry Front Range
11952 Gray St.
Broomfield, CO 80020
Ketamine detox and residential treatment both take place on-site at our 44,000-square-foot licensed medical facility, about 30 minutes from the Denver Metro Area and Denver International Airport. We treat adults 18 and older.
Serving adults across Colorado, including
- Broomfield
- Denver
- Westminster
- Thornton
- Arvada
- Boulder County
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Chief Medical Officer JA Jasmine Aranda, LPC, LAC
Chief Clinical Officer MB Michael Barnes, PhD, LAC
Senior Clinical Advisor
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Frequently asked questions about ketamine addiction treatment
How fast can I be admitted?
Same-day admission may be possible depending on clinical need and current availability. Call admissions at 720-807-7867 to start a confidential screening and benefits check.
Does Medicaid cover ketamine addiction treatment?
Foundry Front Range accepts Health First Colorado (Medicaid) Regions 1, 2, 3 and 4. Medicaid frequently covers medically necessary detox and residential care when clinical criteria are met. A free benefits check confirms your specific coverage.
Do I need detox for ketamine?
Not always. Ketamine withdrawal is mostly psychological, but low mood, anxiety, and cravings can be intense, and some people develop depression or suicidal thoughts. If your assessment shows higher medical or psychiatric risk, you start in medically supervised detox, where a typical stay is three to five days.
How long does ketamine addiction treatment last?
Length of treatment depends on your clinical needs and progress, not a fixed number of days. Your care team reviews progress regularly and plans your step-down to PHP, IOP, or virtual IOP before you leave residential care.
Is there a medication for ketamine addiction?
No medication is FDA-approved specifically for ketamine use disorder. Our medical team may prescribe medications to ease withdrawal symptoms or treat co-occurring conditions such as depression or anxiety.
What if I’m prescribed ketamine or esketamine?
Tell admissions about every prescription. Our team assesses therapeutic use and misuse separately and, with your consent, coordinates with your prescriber. Decisions about any prescribed medication are made case by case with your care team.
Do you treat co-occurring mental health conditions?
Yes. We provide integrated dual diagnosis care for conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder, treated together with ketamine use in one coordinated plan.
Do you treat people under 18?
No. Foundry Front Range serves adults 18 and older only.
Medically reviewed by Pradeep Raj Rai, MD, DABAM, Chief Medical Officer, Foundry Front Range. Last reviewed October 2026.
Content on this page is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Speak with a qualified healthcare provider about your situation. Coverage, length of stay, and level of care are determined by individual clinical assessment and plan benefits.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
