Ketamine 101

Ketamine went from a 1960s anesthetic to one of the biggest advances in depression care. Here is the surprising story, from the lab to the battlefield to today.

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy pairs a monitored ketamine experience with preparation and integration therapy. Here is how KAP works and how it differs from a standard infusion.

IV ketamine and Spravato are both forms of ketamine for depression, but they differ in chemistry, how they are given, FDA approval, and insurance coverage. Here is how they compare.

Ketamine works differently from traditional antidepressants. It acts on the glutamate system to help the brain form new connections, which is why relief can arrive in hours rather than weeks.

Is ketamine really a horse tranquilizer? Will it knock you out? Is it addictive? We separate the most common ketamine therapy myths from the facts.

A clear, beginner-friendly guide to ketamine therapy: what it is, how it works in the brain, what it can treat, how it is given, and what to expect.