Finding a depression treatment that works can seem like a never-ending journey. Around 40% of men and 20% of women treat their depression with talk therapy or antidepressants, according to research published by the CDC. It is said that as much as one-third of people who seek treatment for depression find no relief with these more standard treatments, not to mention the unwanted side effects.
FDA approved ketamine in the 70s. While it’s been used in hospitals during surgical procedures for decades, it’s now being used for treating persistent depression and other extreme psychological conditions. But is ketamine safe? If so, who is eligible to use ketamine, and to what degree? Let’s find out.
Around 16 million US citizens are suffering from depression. Adding insult to injury, there is still not a standard therapy for major depressive disorders. As a result, patients couldn’t get the required help from the professionals to battle out this protracted mental illness.