In recent years, the field of psychedelic research has witnessed a remarkable surge in funding, marking a turning point in the quest for innovative mental health treatments. As societal stigmas around psychedelics gradually fade, governments, organizations, and philanthropists are investing substantial resources into exploring the therapeutic potential of these substances. This increase in budget has […]
In recent years, the field of mental health treatment has witnessed an exciting breakthrough: the emergence of ketamine therapy. Once primarily known as an anesthetic, ketamine is now being explored as a potential game-changer in the treatment of various mental health disorders. This innovative therapy has shown remarkable promise in rapidly alleviating symptoms of depression, […]
During PTSD Awareness Month, it is crucial to shed light on innovative treatments that hold promise for individuals living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Among these emerging therapies, ketamine therapy has garnered attention for its potential to provide relief to those who have not responded to conventional treatments. In this article, we delve into the […]
Ketamine’s evolution as a drug and treatment over the decades. Throughout the years, ketamine has served multiple purposes that have all impacted the way it is viewed by the public. What started out as an anesthetic has now become known as a party drug, horse tranquilizer, and most importantly, a psychological breakthrough. Let’s discuss & […]
What is ketamine therapy? Ketamine therapy is quickly becoming recognized as an extraordinarily promising treatment for those who are diagnosed with depression. It works by binding itself to NMDA receptors in the brain, which appears to increase the amount of a neurotransmitter, glutamate, in the spaces between neurons. Glutamate then activates connections in another receptor, […]
Data from research about ketamine-assisted therapy suggests that repeated treatment alleviates symptom severity in patients who are diagnosed with PTSD. More importantly, this progress seems to occur rapidly, and it is sustainable for weeks after treatment. In honor of June being PTSD Awareness Month, we’re going to dive deeper into what is PTSD, identify symptoms, […]
After decades of research has proven its efficacy, in recent years we’ve seen ketamine-assisted therapy gain recognition as a potential breakthrough treatment for numerous illnesses. Patients who have been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain have mostly reported feelings of relief from their symptoms shortly after treatment. Let’s dig a bit deeper into […]
Is ketamine the newest breakthrough treatment for depression? It sure does seem like it! We’re finding more and more ways ketamine treats depression as research continues and it’s looking very promising. “Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. In the US, recent estimates show 16 million adults had an episode of major depression in the course of […]
Ketamine infusions are an effective alternative therapy used to help those who suffer from Major Depression, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, CRPS, and many other mental health conditions. Just as many people across the United States, you may suffer from Depression or Anxiety or other mental or emotional conditions without finding relief from standard therapies and treatments. Conventional […]
When people think of ketamine, the first few things that come to mind likely have more to do with bad memories from youthful party days, getting high, and horse tranquilizer than healing and mental health, let alone ketamine-assisted therapy. At NeuroMedici, our hope is that the conversation shifts from only focusing on the downsides of […]