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Podcast: The Shrink Show
Episode: Ketamine Therapy w/ Dr. Leslie Koenig
Description: Dr. Leslie Koenig is using Ketamine to treat depression in her new clinic in Omaha, Nebraska: Waybridge Ketamine Clinics. Ketamine creates a dream-like state, which shifts the balance of brain chemicals like serotonin and dopamine; ketamine changes the way brain cells communicate with each other creating new connections in the brain. Ketamine is administered in much lower dosages, so it is not being administered at the same dosage level as when used as a sedative. Perks of Ketamine therapy that Dr. Koenig explains include short-term frequency of needing to take the medication and immediate effects. Co...