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Articles and guides on Ketamine from the Psychable Learn hub.

Integrative Holistic Approaches to Mental Health: An Interview with Dr. Rafael Cruz on Ketamine Therapy

I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Raphael Cruz of Kentuckiana Integrative Medicine and Ketamine Institute. In his private practice based in Louisville, Kentucky, he provides a spectrum of advanced health solutions with an integrative holistic focus. He is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is also a founding member […]

By Rev. Jemie Sae Koo, M.A.

Updated Mar 31, 20259 min read

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Finding Healing and Relief: A Deep Dive into Ketamine Treatment with Susan Gillispie, APRN

In recent years, the field of mental health treatment has seen a surge of interest in psychedelic therapy as a potential breakthrough approach. One practitioner who has embraced this innovative treatment modality is Susan Gillispie, APRN, a nurse practitioner at Wholistic Health located in Mobile, Alabama. In this interview, we will delve into the world […]

By Rev. Jemie Sae Koo, M.A.

Jul 20, 20236 min read

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Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy – Where Did My Body Go?

Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP and Hilary Morris, MA, LPC Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2019 for treatment-resistant depression. Since then, it has also been combined with psychotherapy to assist in symptom resolution for depressive, anxious, and emotional trauma […]

By Hilary Morris

Updated Oct 20, 20226 min read

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Ethical Guidelines for Ketamine Clinicians

Authors: Wesly C Ryan, MD; Raquel G Bennett, PsyD Version 1.1 – Posted on 12/13/2020 The ethical ketamine clinician recognizes that therapeutic ketamine is a mental health treatment. In this document, “therapeutic ketamine” refers to ketamine that is administered to a patient primarily for a psychiatric indication, psycho-spiritual exploration, and/or psychological work. Therapeutic ketamine does […]

By Psychable Team

Updated Oct 20, 20226 min read

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What is a Ketamine K Hole Like?

Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP Editor’s note: Psychable does not promote or encourage the use of illegal substances. All the information presented is for informational purposes only, to help the reader make smart choices when using psychedelic medicines. Depending on who you talk to, a k hole is either the worst, most terrifying […]

By Sophie Saint Thomas

Updated May 7, 20214 min read

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Can Ketamine Therapy Help With Suicidal Ideation?

Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP Suicidal ideation is a painful and possibly deadly side effect of conditions such as PTSD and depression. One’s life is interrupted by violent imagery, feelings of emptiness, and in more extreme cases, even detailed written suicide plans. However, despite the intensity of these experiences, suicidal ideation does necessarily […]

By Sophie Saint Thomas

Updated Jun 30, 20235 min read

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Is Ketamine Addictive When Used for Therapy?

Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP Ketamine is a landmark drug that gained fame on the battlefield, in dance clubs as a party drug, and more recently, as a novel treatment for depression. Like many psychedelics, its reputation as a medicine has been out-shadowed by propaganda from the War on Drugs. Focusing on misconceptions […]

By Sophie Saint Thomas

Updated Jun 23, 20235 min read

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Ketamine for Chronic Pain – Is It Really a Thing?

Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP From the battlefield to the operating room to the dance floor, ketamine is something of a legend. It made history when the FDA approved its use for treatment-resistant depression, becoming the first FDA-approved psychedelic drug. While this passed in the form of a nasal spray, the majority of […]

By Sophie Saint Thomas

Updated Oct 20, 20225 min read

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What is Ketamine Used For?

For depressed patients who do not respond to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) medication and those with lingering suicidal thoughts, ketamine has become something of a miracle drug. Research shows that it not only works in treating depression, but it works quickly. However, that’s not all that ketamine can do. It was originally developed as […]

By Sophie Saint Thomas

Updated Jun 23, 20235 min read

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This Is What Getting A Ketamine Infusion Feels Like

Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP Ketamine is currently the only FDA-approved psychedelic, in the form of Spravato (esketamine), for treatment-resistant depression. It is also used off-label to treat PTSD, suicidal thoughts, and other medical conditions. Due to its immense potential for healing and psychedelic properties, psychedelic communities and doctors have embraced the drug. However, […]

By Sophie Saint Thomas

Updated May 7, 20215 min read

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Everything You Need to Know About Ketamine Infusions

Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP Ketamine is changing the way the world thinks about psychedelic medicine, and off-label infusions may be the most useful method of intake. Ketamine gained FDA approval in March of 2019, not for infusions, but in the form of the nasal spray Spravato (esketamine), for treatment-resistant depression. With Spravato, […]

By Sophie Saint Thomas

Updated Jun 30, 20235 min read

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How Ketamine Can Help You Cope with Anxiety

Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP The most breakthrough depression treatment in recent years is the use of ketamine. But can it also treat anxiety? Nearly one-half of people with depression also experience anxiety. Emerging ketamine research suggests that it could treat both mental health conditions at the same time. However, more research is […]

By Sophie Saint Thomas

Updated Jun 23, 20235 min read

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