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Are Repeated Ketamine Treatments Safe For Depression?

Are Repeated Ketamine Treatments Safe For Depression?

According to the World Health Organization, depression has now surpassed HIV, AIDS, malaria, diabetes, and war as the leading cause of disability. It is estimated that 16.2 million Americans have experienced a major depressive episode, and depression is much more common in females than males. Some studies report up to 20% of teenagers experiencing depression before they reach adulthood, and statistics are showing that it’s actually increasing.

Furthermore, with the current COVD-19 pandemic, civil unrest, and heightened stress levels worldwide, our psychological health is challenged even more. Experts are anticipating significant impacts in the rates of anxiety and depression.

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When Should I Get a Ketamine Booster?

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When Should I Get a Ketamine Booster?

We often get asked this question: "How long is the time frame between ketamine booster infusions?" The real answer and it’s no surprise is... it depends.

As you already may know we recommend an initial six treatments over a period of two to three weeks. This is based upon the evidence from the clinical studies. Then depending on your response and how you feel, you may need a booster anywhere from every two weeks to every four weeks, sometimes even out to two or three months after the initiation series.

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Should You Eat or Drink Before A Ketamine Infusion?

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Should You Eat or Drink Before A Ketamine Infusion?

In this post, we wanted to share with you a question we’ve been asked several times: "What is your opinion on eating/drinking before ketamine infusions?”

No Drinking or Eating For At Least 3 Hours

At our clinic, we typically recommend that someone does not eat or drink for three hours prior to their ketamine treatments. Why? Well, some of the side effects of ketamine is nausea and vomiting.

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Can People Who Are Grieving Get Ketamine Infusions?

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Can People Who Are Grieving Get Ketamine Infusions?

Ketamine typically is not used for the initial normal healthy grieving period but if this grief transitions into depression, ketamine is definitely something to consider. One of the benefits of ketamine is it may help you gain a different perspective about the feelings you are experiencing.

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Should Ketamine Clinics Stay Open During Pandemics?

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Should Ketamine Clinics Stay Open During Pandemics?

In this time of the pandemic of COVID-19, many businesses and services are closing to promote social distancing and flattening the curve. Should ketamine clinics be included in these closures? And why are we even having this discussion since the treatment of mental health disorders is so important?

Ketamine's Effect in Subtypes of Depression

Ketamine's Effect in Subtypes of Depression

The diversity of life on earth is extraordinary, therefore the perspectives and experiences we each carry as human beings can be vastly different from each other. In relation to medicine and mental health, researchers at the Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University in China recognized that we all have our own biological, environmental, and experiential complexities which prompted them to identify four different subgroups of depression: anxious, melancholic, anxious-melancholic, and no subtype. They then conducted a post-hoc study regarding the association between ketamine and the aforementioned subtypes.

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Ketamine for Veterans with PTSD - A New Study

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Ketamine for Veterans with PTSD - A New Study

When veterans come home, their experiences can return with them. Sometimes their memories (especially traumatic ones) continue to vividly pop up in their heads, even to the point where they are reliving their traumas years after those events occurred. Experiencing emotional and psychological triggers after witnessing or being part of a terrifying event is known as Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a mental health disorder. 

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Can Ketamine Help With Seasonal Affective Disorder?

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Can Ketamine Help With Seasonal Affective Disorder?

Can ketamine help you with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? The simple answer is yes. When traditional therapy is ineffective, ketamine infusions can be a rapidly effective alternative. Let’s take a deeper dive into this topic by answering three questions.

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3 Simple Ways To Support A Person Receiving Ketamine Infusions

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3 Simple Ways To Support A Person Receiving Ketamine Infusions

You have a friend or perhaps a significant other who has decided to undergo ketamine infusions. You may be all about ketamine or you may be skeptical; all are valid reactions and we’ve seen them all.  

But let’s cut to the chase – this isn’t about you. This is about your loved one. They have been dealing with depression, anxiety and/or PTSD, as well as mental and/or physical pain. Perhaps you have been witness to it, have had your life affected by it, or are vaguely aware of it. Regardless, your loved one has decided on their own to try ketamine infusions.

Whether they say it or not, your loved one is going to look to you for support. So how can you support them while they receive ketamine infusions?

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Talking About Ketamine Infusions on Desert Living NBC Palm Springs

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Talking About Ketamine Infusions on Desert Living NBC Palm Springs

Dr. Ko got to share with Bryan Gallo of NBC Palm Spring's Desert Living about ketamine infusions. Check out this quick video as he shares what inspired him to open his ketamine infusion clinic, what it feels like to get an infusion, and more.

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A Beginner's Guide To Ketamine Infusions

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A Beginner's Guide To Ketamine Infusions

There is a lot of information out there. Some good and some not so good information in giving you a straightforward understanding of ketamine as a treatment option for various mental health disorders. So welcome to our beginner's guide, where we'll cover the basics of what you need to know.

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New Evidence for Ketamine Infusions for Chronic Pain

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New Evidence for Ketamine Infusions for Chronic Pain

In 2016, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) analyzed data from the National Health Interview Survey to investigate the prevalence of chronic pain in the United States. They found that an estimated 20.4% of U.S. adults (50 million people) had chronic pain. Additionally, “high-impact” (more severe, limiting) chronic pain was found in an estimated 8.0% of U.S. adults (19.6 million people).

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How to Find the Right Ketamine Clinic For You

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How to Find the Right Ketamine Clinic For You

Ketamine clinics are popping up left and right in your town, or maybe you are ready to take a flight to find one. How do you know if the clinic is for you? How do you know if you should go there? We’d love to have everybody come to our clinic, but our clinic isn’t for everyone!

 While there is no perfect way to do this (nor is there a perfect clinic!), here are a few questions to get answered to help find the right clinic for you.