How Mindfulness Meditation & Ketamine Could Help Internet Gambling Disorder (IGD)
New research proves the efficacy of mindfulness meditation for reducing the severity and cravings of Internet Gambling Disorder (IGD), an increasingly occurent disorder in our ever-evolving digital world. We explore the potential of combining mindfulness meditation and ketamine-assisted therapy for IGD.
Research Review: How Ketamine Induces Certain Brainwaves
A new (May 2024) study from MIT, along with contributions from researchers across Boston, has illuminated how ketamine influences brain activity at the molecular level. The researchers found that ketamine triggers gamma oscillations at all doses, and at higher doses, these are intermittently interrupted by slow-delta oscillations.
Ketamine Research: The Timing & Mechanisms Behind Ketamine’s Neuroplastic Effects
Part of ketamine’s efficacy is the amazing window of neuroplasticity it provides. A recent study has found that ketamine rapidly increases the potential for new dendritic spine formation (spinogenesis), with the peak effect occurring 2-4 hours after administration before dissipating by 12 hours.
Research Review: How Ketamine Restores Neural Connections Lost Due to Stress within 24 Hours
A promising study has shown that ketamine can repair neural pathways damaged by chronic stress (in just 24 hours!), which plays a key role in its long-lasting antidepressant effects. We review the key points.
