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Dr. David Wexler & Dr. Maura Cohen: Ketamine uses for suicidality and depression
Episode 40
Published 7 years, 6 months ago
Description
Dr. Wexler and Dr. Cohen, known as the "Dream Team," discuss the efficacy of ketamine in it's treatment of mood disorders, trauma and suicidality. We discuss:
- how does ketamine treat depression
- how does ketamine interact with other prescription meds
- how soon before it takes effect
- what are the implications for LSD, MDMA and psilocybin
- side effects of ketamine
- what's the best form of ketamine
- how does psychotherapy play a role
- what is the cost of ketamine treatments
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