Not just for clubbing: Ketamine shows astounding progress in treating severe depression

Yes much research has shown the "K" can quickly pull someone out of a severe depression. When used with D-cycloserine the effects are longer lived. Most antidepresants target the serotonin pathway. Ketamine and D-cycloserine attack the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors. As of late discovers in telomeres function, drug interaction and how there are interrelated are very encouraging for many with mental health issues.

First, ketamine is not highly addictive. Compare it to opioids and benzodiazepines. Second, most of the protocols that use ketamine for PTSD and depression are not taking it daily, it is given under the supervision of a physician and for a short period of time. Ketamine is one of the most underutilized medication in the US. Somehow we have convinced ourselves that it is a dangerous drug. It is safer than opioids, benzos, and other pain management options. It also has anti-inflammatory properties and it is on the WHOs Essential Drug List. I have used ketamine for several years in combat and in the ER, great response, less PTSD, and less opioids are used. There is evidence to show it decreased PTSD acutely and helps with chronic PTSD symptoms.

CPO Tim Dickey The group at Sponsor a Vet Life is not into any type of prescriptions, because of potential side effects. If there are no side effects, then I'm all for anythign that can help individuals with PTSD. We just want to be causious though. I hate using veterans or anyone with PTSD as a testing ground for new drugs or prescriptions. Just an Opinion Tim - thanks for sharing!