Originally used in medical settings for its anesthetic and pain-relieving properties, ketamine usage has grown in popularity as an alternative treatment for mental health conditions.
We’ve brought in the experts from MindWell Health, a local, comprehensive mental healthcare facility, to talk us through five facts about ketamine and its potential mental health effects.
- Ketamine has been used in operating rooms and clinical settings since its development in the 1960s.
- Esketamine, a form of ketamine, has been designated as a Breakthrough Therapy by the FDA for treatment-resistant depression.
- Ketamine needs careful dosing and strict oversight to prevent side effects or abuse.
- Ketamine’s application in medical settings is grounded in the intention to treat specific mental health issues.
- It’s important to plan for integration support prior to your ketamine treatment so you can seamlessly move from your experience into working on lasting change.
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