KETAMINE: Rapid Relief or Risky Trend? Doctors Rate the Hype, the Science, and the Reality

Описание: Is ketamine the new wonder drug for mood disorders, or a dangerous new fad?


In this episode of Doctors Rating Trends, our Ivy-trained physicians Jess and Jackson dissect the latest medical buzz around ketamine treatment to help you decide what's hype and what's help.

What You'll Learn:
What is Ketamine? A powerful anesthetic used in medicine since the 1970s.

Ketamine's History: From a surgical anesthetic in Vietnam to a party drug and now a potential mental health breakthrough.

Ketamine for Depression: How does this drug work so quickly to "rewire" negative thought circuits? We discuss its effectiveness for treatment-resistant depression and suicidal ideation (suicidality).

Spravato & Other Treatments: Learn about the FDA-approved ketamine treatment for major depressive disorder.

PTSD & Addiction: The latest variable data on ketamine's use for PTSD and promising trials for addiction treatment.

Microdosing Ketamine: Is taking small doses for performance enhancement an expensive gimmick?

The Risks & Dangers: Understand the side effects of supervised use, like elevated blood pressure and loss of balance , and the devastating risks of chronic usage, including urinary tract damage and the infamous k-hole. We also discuss the dangers of self-treating, as highlighted by cases like Matthew Perry.

IMPORTANT: If you are feeling suicidal, seek treatment from a professional immediately. Ketamine is a bridge treatment, not a standalone fix. Remember, this content is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All medical decisions should happen in consultation with your doctor.