Ketamine Vs Opioids-the fight is on!

Last modified September 17, 2025

image of two people in a fencing bout representing pain management with ketamine v opioids

On NPR today, there is further research into the mechanism of action of Ketamine, seems as though it also works on the same receptors as the opioids. Check out the story here

Link to Story on NPR’s Website

Dr. Eshkevari is a professor Emeritus at Georgetown University after serving over 25 years as full time faculty. She retired as Professor and Program Director of the nationally ranked graduate Nurse Anesthesia Program in the School of Nursing & Health Studies. She is founder and co-CEO of Avesta Ketamine and Wellness, the longest standing provider of Ketamine and Spravato treatments in DC, Maryland and Virginia.

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