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Low-dose ketamine, for the treatment of traumatic stress, is getting increasing attention in the popular news and on social media. Even though there isn’t a standardized ketamine treatment protocol, first responders are seeking it out and reporting its effectiveness.
In this episode of The Brief: Wellness Edition, Emily Hitchings and Greg Friese discuss the rise of ketamine therapy as a promising option for first responders coping with trauma and treatment-resistant depression. The discussion highlights ketamine’s potential benefits, risks, and the need for caution as this emerging therapy offers new hope for those on the front lines.
Listen to their discussion and read more about ketamine therapy.
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“Everybody experiences trauma differently. There are sometimes when treatment may not work and they may need additional help, like that of ketamine.”
About The Brief: Wellness Edition
The Brief: Wellness Edition video series explores the wellness implications of current events for public safety professionals. Each episode brings a timely conversation that connects unfolding events to the day-to-day realities of first responders.
