Pain and depression often go hand-in-hand. It may not be surprising, then, to learn that a certain drug could be useful in treating both conditions. Ketamine, for example, has been well-established as a treatment for Major Depressive Disorder. More recently, this drug has been researched as a means of treating certain chronic pain conditions. How…
Read MoreWhat is Ketamine Treatment? Ketamine is known to many as a powerful drug used only in hospitals and medical centers as an anesthetic. It has been used as anesthesia since its approval in the 1970s when it was first administered to soldiers with severe injuries in the Vietnam War. Since the 1990s, ketamine has been…
Read MoreKetamine Treatment — A Substitute for Antidepressant Managing depression may seem tough, but you are not alone. At Crane Center in Destin, Florida, our team of compassionate and caring health professionals can help patients with their depression. We will support you in any way possible with an individualized treatment plan. Call us today to learn…
Read MoreIs Ketamine a Great Treatment for Depression and Anxiety? When ketamine was first produced in 1962 as an anesthetic for humans and animals, doctors had no intention of prescribing it for depression. The surprising and powerful effect ketamine has proven to have on the neurons of the brain has led physicians to explore its medical…
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