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New to ketamine care? Read these first
Three guides that answer the questions most patients ask before their first visit.
Guides
What is Ketamine and How Does it Work?
Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic used in surgery and pain management since the 1960s. At clinical doses it is an effective therapy for treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, anxiety and suicidality, and it can relieve chronic pain.
Guides
Is Ketamine Therapy Safe?
The article says ketamine IV infusions for mood disorders and chronic pain are very safe when given by highly trained, board-certified anesthesia providers, and notes the World Health Organization lists ketamine as an essential medicine. The ideal candidate has usually tried other treatments without success.
Pricing
How to Pay for Ketamine Therapy and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs
Most patients lower ketamine costs through insurance-based Spravato treatment or IV ketamine supported by reimbursement and other payment tools. Spravato often provides the lowest out-of-pocket cost for patients who qualify.
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Stories
Ketamine for Pain: Patient’s Story of Recovery
Dianne's chronic pain had begun clouding her naturally upbeat personality, and she found relief through ketamine care at Avesta. Ketamine works by blocking NMDA receptors involved in pain signaling, which can turn down the volume of pain. Individual results vary.
Stories
What to Do After Ketamine Infusions? Patient Testimonials
Practices before, after and between ketamine infusions can maximize the benefits, from getting a good night's sleep to choosing a music playlist. The article shares patient testimonials on what worked.
Stories
Stories Shared with Avesta: What People with Mental Illness Want You to Know
Mental Health Awareness Week and Month, led by NAMI, aim to reduce stigma around mental illness. This post shares what people living with mental illness want you to know, plus prevalence figures for common conditions among U.S. adults.
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