At Sober Living, we know that not every condition responds the same to treatments which is why we offer clinically supervised ketamine treatment as part of our comprehensive approach to addressing treatment-resistant depression and other mental health conditions.
How Ketamine Therapy Works
Most antidepressants work by changing chemicals like serotonin or norepinephrine in the brain which can take longer to see results from. Ketamine works differently. It affects glutamate, which is the brain’s most common communication chemical. Scientists think that ketamine helps the brain to build new connections quicker between brain cells which results in people feeling better quicker.
Clinical Supervision
At Sober Living, we make sure everything is done safely with doctors and medical staff watching over you throughout the whole process. Before starting they will check your physical and mental health to make sure it’s the right fit for you. During treatment they monitor your heart rate and blood pressure throughout and ensure someone stays with you.
Integration Therapy
Ketamine therapy is always combined with talk therapy. You’ll meet a therapist before and after to discuss how you are feeling and what you are thinking. Which helps you to better understand the experience and make the treatment work better in the long term.
Conditions Treated
Safety & Eligibility
Not everyone is suitable to receive ketamine therapy. This is why our medical team screens patients to see if it is safe to do so. Certain medical conditions, substance and alcohol use and other medication can contraindicate the use of ketamine. Generally most people need to be more stable in their recovery before receiving Ketamine therapy, and our team will discuss this with you to see whether it is suitable.