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Ketamine is a generic dissociative medication that has many years of safe use as an anesthetic in medical procedures. Ketamine was first synthesized in 1956, and used in the Vietnam War for surgical procedures. In 1970 the FDA approved Ketamine for medical use. In the last decade, ketamine has proven to have great promise as an off-label treatment for Treatment Resistant Depression, PTSD, OCD, drug and alcohol addiction, and other psychiatric diagnoses.
With low dosages and a continual monitoring of your symptoms it is highly unlikely that a client will experience addictive responses to Ketamine. It is more likely to become addicted to Ketamine if self-treated. With the help of an experienced guide/counselor the client has a limited chance of becoming addicted.
Studies show that ketamine can be effective in treating many mental health conditions. It has been used in the reduction of anxiety and depressive symptoms. It is also helpful for people who are dealing with PTSD.
Ketamine impacts people’s symptoms very quickly and clients often experience relief within hours or days. These initial changes don’t last unless there is further follow up with continued psychotherapy sessions and more KAP sessions. After 6 to 8 sessions the symptoms may be reduced long-term.
Ketamine has been used for many years and has an incredible safety record. Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy is considered an off label use of this drug. However, the amounts given to clients during KAP is much lower than what is given by medical professionals when Ketamine is used as an anesthetic.
All clients interested in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy will need to schedule an initial session to talk through the client’s history and determine if this is the right therapy for the client. If this is the appropriate therapy for the client it is necessary to schedule a visit with a medical provider to insure that there are no medical concerns in doing KAP. The medical professional will also be the one that provides the prescription from the pharmacy. Once the client has the Ketamine available a KAP session will be scheduled.