Unfortunately, the serotonin selective reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) that aim to strengthen the brain’s neurotransmitters and circuits usually take one to two weeks to begin to alleviate acute depressive symptoms. That delay poses an increased risk of suicide for patients with treatment-resistant depression.
After almost half a decade of observing how ketamine might relieve symptoms in such adults, many respected psychiatrists conclude that it is the first medication to work for treatment-resistant depression, diminishing suicidal thoughts with immediate effect.
Ketamine Therapy For Treatment-Resistant Depression (Esketamine & Spravato)
When treatment for depression hits a wall
Providing the latest in medication-assisted treatment for depression in San Diego
Esketamine and its effects on Depression
Success with ketamine on neurotransmitters and the brain
Our state-of-the-art La Jolla Recovery treatment facility will begin to offer the FDA-approved intranasal treatment to patients with intractable depression in their supervised clinic venues in San Diego, California.
A Novel Approach to Depression in San DiegoKetamine History and Clinical Research of Esketamine
Despite the controversy sparked by ketamine’s abuse as a recreational drug nicknamed “Special K,” its reputation is backed by the FDA’s approval as an anesthetic in both pediatric and adult surgical interventions due to its safeness and immediate effects. The drug is listed on the World Health Organization’s list of essential medicines and was in the spotlight for its role in rescuing 12 kids and their soccer trainer from a flooded cave in southeast Asia last year. At La Jolla Recovery, we stand behind research and evidence-based treatment, with a strong desire to provide results and hope for those who have continuously experienced limits to antiquated approaches to depression. Our dedication to mental health therapy, including anxiety and bipolar attention, parallel to substance abuse treatment, lets us attend addiction comprehensively.
A Scientific Approach to Depression in San Diego
Let us at La Jolla Recovery provide a tailored medication-assisted treatment in San Diego and provide help specific to depression today that safely and clinically supervises the delivery of Spravato or Esketamine.
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