With ketamine-assisted treatments becoming popularized worldwide, the main focus has been on treating therapy-resistant depression. Now, we’re learning how to use them for much more.
Ketamine is classified as a hallucinogen, and its psychedelic characteristics are the reason for the vast research and potential alternative treatment for a plethora of mental health issues.
What Is Ketamine Used For
Depression
Many studies are showing that treatment-resistant depression is a major way in which ketamine is being used for people.
Glutamate is responsible for many neurodevelopmental and neurotrophic effects, as well as neurocognitive functions. When out of function or balance, this can lead to various neurodegenerative disorders.
Ketamine has shown great effects on those receptors and glutamate release. For this reason, it plays a large role helping neurotransmitters in the brain.
Anxiety
Closely linked to depression is anxiety, another major mental health issue people struggle with today.
Anxiety disorders can severely inhibit a person’s performance at work or school. They also play a major role in maintaining relationships or enjoying things in life.
Ketamine treatments help alleviate feelings of panic, fear, dread, or phobia within 24-48 hours (according to testimonials).
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