Alcohol, Anxiety & Depression–A Loop That Leads to a Downward Spiral
Many people who experience anxiety or depression may turn to alcohol to try and escape their problems. It’s a vicious cycle–which can actually make these conditions worse.
Psychiatric vs. Psychedelic Medicine for the Treatment of Mood Disorders
Mood disorders are among the most common mental health conditions and can significantly impact quality of life. They are often treated with psychiatric medication, which can mask symptoms, but psychedelic therapy is emerging as a viable alternative. This treatment can help people identify and process the root of their trauma, reframing their narrative for long-lasting results when combined with therapy and integration.
Ketamine-assisted Therapy vs. Rehab to Treat Alcohol Use Disorder
For years, rehab has been the go-to treatment for people suffering from alcohol addiction and other substance use disorders. The results have been disappointing, with most patients struggling to maintain sobriety after completing treatment. Ketamine-assisted therapy is a new, research-based treatment for people struggling with alcohol consumption that is proven to outperform rehab.
Intro to Psychedelic Therapy for Alcohol Use Disorder with the Efficacious KARE Protocol
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a devastatingly serious condition, affecting approximately 285 million people around the globe and responsible for more than 5% of all deaths. After showing promise for some years, ketamine-assisted therapy is finally becoming available to sufferers of AUD, with highly encouraging results.
Why IV Ketamine Is The Most Effective Method For Psychedelic Treatment
There are four unique methods of administration for ketamine during psychedelic therapy: intravenous infusion (IV), intramuscular injection (IM), lozenges, and intranasal spray. Here’s how each method of administration works and why IV is an efficacious choice.
Ketamine vs. SSRIs to Treat Depression
Depression can be treated in a number of ways. The traditional SSRI treatment is effective for some, but not for everyone. Studies on ketamine have shown that it is very helpful with depression, especially when other treatments have not been able to help as much.
The History of Psychedelic Medicine
Psychedelic medicine is becoming the most cutting-edge therapy treatment in healthcare. Read about the history from indigenous use 5,000 years ago up until today.
Ketamine FDA Approval & Off-label Use
The use of ketamine is considered “on-label” when it is used for medical purposes that the FDA has approved it for. When it is used for other conditions that are not covered by the FDA designation, then the use is considered “off-label”.
What is Psychedelic Integration Therapy?
Psychedelic integration is the process of drawing insight from an often enigmatic experience. It’s a practice of working with a professional to inform personal growth. The process of integration can even help make a “difficult” experience, a really valuable one.
Comparing Psychedelics for Therapy: Legality, Efficacy & Safety
Psychedelic therapy for anxiety and depression is a hot topic these days. You may have heard about it on Michael Pollan’s recent Netflix series, How to Change Your Mind. The series devotes each episode to a different psychedelic medicine including LSD, psilocybin, MDMA and mescaline. These four drugs all have their own benefits and drawbacks, similarly to ketamine. Let’s take a look at each drug’s legal status, safety concerns and indicated uses.
