Ketamine Treatments in Clinton, Utah
Ketamine Therapy
Treatment for major depression, postpartum depression, treatment-resistant depression, suicidal ideation, bipolar, anxiety, unresolved emotional trauma, PTSD, OCD, fibromyalgia, chronic regional pain syndrome, chronic neuropathic pain, migraine headaches, traumatic brain injury, post-herpetic neuralgia, addiction, end-of-life distress, and more.
Ketamine therapy is the first available of many exciting breakthrough therapies for the treatment of a variety of conditions such as those listed above. The physiologic effects of ketamine on the brain result in an increase in neuroplasticity, promoting brain growth through new neural connections. This effect has been described as providing a fresh snow to fill in the ruts of mental illness, enabling new mental pathways to be forged. In addition to the physical changes in the brain, the psychedelic experience occasioned by ketamine gives the individual an immense sense of awe, allowing them to feel a deep connection with others and the universe as a whole. This ketamine-occasioned mystical experience is what we mean when we refer to consciousness expansion and this experience has been shown to be a crucial part of the therapeutic effects of ketamine. The vast majority of individuals rate this as one of the most important experiences of their lives and report gaining a new perspective of their own life, giving them a new way to see themselves without fear, pain, and judgement. We are proud to be on the forefront of societal progress bringing this breakthrough therapy to those who need it most.
What is Ketamine?
Ketamine: a "dissociative anesthetic."
Ketamine is an anesthetic developed in the 1960s, known for high levels of safety regarding cardiovascular and res-piratory function...
A unique medicine, ketamine is one of the most common anesthetics worldwide, and is termed a “dissociative anesthetic” for the separation of mind and body the patient may experience.
Psychedelic Medicine
Ketamine is considered a psychedelic due to its powerful psychoactive effects, though it works through different mechanisms than the classical serotonergic...
Through use-dependent blockade of NMDA receptors, ketamine interrupts rumination and promotes communication through alternative neural pathways.
A Brief History of Ketamine
1959-1962
The search for a safe sedative agent led to Calvin Steven's discovery and synthesis of ketamine at Parke Davis in 1962.
1966-1970
The first clinical trial of ketamine in humans (1966) was published showing ketamine is a safe anesthetic, and ketamine became a widely-used battlefield anesthetic in the Vietnam War (1970).
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2006-2019
Ketamine is FDA approved for use by humans as an anesthetic.
After being marketed as a human anesthetic, ketamine became a popular club drug. To this day, ketamine is abused as a street drug.
Research into ketamine as an antidepressant began.
The West Haven VA Medical Center published a study which demonstrated ketamine's significant rapid improvement of depressive symptoms. This study was limited to only seven subjects, but still showed great promise in the antidepressant effects of ketamine.
In 2006, a group of former NIMH researchers filed a patent for intranasal administration of ketamine (esketamine) for the treatment of depression. Johnson & Johnson carried out the first clinical trial in depression with esketamine, and the study was published in 2016. The intranasal esketamine was then marketed under the name Spravato. Finally, in March 2019, the FDA approved the use of Sprovato for the treatment of depression.
Ketamine Treatment Steps
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If you wish, speak with office staff at (801) 613.8842
Schedule an appointment by calling or booking online.
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A booking confirmation is sent out via email and SMS.
New patient and ketamine consent forms are emailed to you.
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Fill out new patient forms prior to your appointment.
Complete questionnaires to establish baseline symptom severity.
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At your appointment, ketamine is administered via IV drip infusion or IM injection.
Ensure you have someone to give you a ride home after your treatment.
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How does it work?
Ketamine is primarily an NMDA receptor antagonist. When ketamine enters the bloodstream, it slows down neuron activity in the brain and increases neuroplasticity at the very same time. Sounds a bit paradoxical, doesn’t it?
To understand how this works, there are a few things we’d like to lay out for you...
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Ketamine increases overall activity in the prefrontal cortex, which many believe is due to it’s blockade of NMDA receptors. When ketamine blocks those NMDA receptors, it reduces activity of inhibitory neurons and increases activity of excitatory neurons. This strengthens connections between those exitatory neurons and recruits neuroplasticity.
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What are inhibitory vs. excitatory neurons? They’re exactly what their names suggest. To put it simply, excitatory neuro-transmitters “excite” the firing of neurons while inhibitory neurotransmitters “inhibit” that action. Because ketamine increases the activity of excitatory neurotranmitters, the brain has the potential to create new neural pathways and thought patterns.
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Many mental health disorders, like depression and anxiety, can be identified by cycles of negative thinking. Patients have the opportunity to break free of those harmful thought patterns and create new ones by utilizing integration methods such as talk therapy, meditation, and mindfulness practices after treatment. Anything that promotes a more positive mindset makes a night and day difference after treatment!
What can ketamine treat?
Suicidal Ideation
Depression
Anxiety
PTSD
Chronic Pain
Addiction
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