Are Ketamine Clinics Legal?
Among individuals considering ketamine for therapeutic treatment, one of the most common questions is, “Is ketamine legal?” Despite the fact that ketamine has been FDA-approved and legalized for use as a general anesthetic since the 1970s, its potential to be abused as a recreational drug has led to considerable confusion about how or if ketamine […]
Understanding ketamine therapy for healing PTSD, depression, and other conditions
When you look closely at the prevalence of mental health conditions like PTSD, depression, and others, the statistics are sobering. Suicide has become a leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for about one death every 11 minutes in 2019. For so many individuals facing the painful reality of living with an untreated […]
Using Psychedelics for Mental Health: Potential Benefits & Research
Psychedelic drugs such as ketamine and psilocybin mushrooms can potentially treat a diverse range of mental health concerns, including but not limited to addiction, eating disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, and post-traumatic stress disorders. In fact, Johns Hopkins University opened the nation’s first center dedicated to psychedelic research at the end of 2019. Explore how current and […]
The Difference Between Chronic and Acute Pain
Pain can take on many forms in the human body, and at times drawing the line between acute and chronic pain can be difficult to diagnose — even for medical professionals. In this article, you will learn the following: When patients go to the doctor with a complaint of acute pain, the condition may be […]
How to deal with depression
What is depression? Sadness is a normal human emotion that everyone experiences throughout their lives. It passes with time and is nothing to be worried about. Depression is different — it is a mood disorder that interferes with every aspect of your life and will change how your brain functions. It does not just affect […]
NPR interview on psychedelic medicine
This is a great article to read and consider as we approach the release of esketamine nasal spray. Many in the pharmaceutical industry feel that the “experiential” and “psychedelic” effects of ketamine are side effects or adverse reactions. We believe that the opposite is true. These effects are an integral part of the treatment. Ketamine […]
Can psychedelic medicine be therapeutic?
This is an interesting article on the role that psilocybin may play in depression and PTSD. Here at Klarisana is always kind of humorous when a Facebook Troll makes a very negative comment about ketamine and then goes on a rant about how either cannabis, psilocybin, or MDMA (ecstasy) is the cure for everything. First […]
Dr. Bonnett presents at Kriya 2017
Dr. Bonnett had the opportunity to present at the Ketamine Research Institute 2017 conference in San Francisco. As always, this is an amazing conference that brings together some of the leaders in ketamine research and clinical care. Dr. Bonnett discussed the interim results of our research study on ketamine for the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress […]
Ketamine therapy in San Antonio: Kens 5 TV interview with Dr. Bonnett
Dr. Bonnett visits Great Day SA host Paul Mireles about Klarisana and what goes into creating a positive experience for patients. The number of medical centers around the country offering outpatient ketamine infusion therapy is growing rapidly. The growing acceptance of this innovative therapy is opening the door for many Americans who suffer from treatment-resistant […]
Ketamine therapy review from a USMC veteran
Brad is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and recently underwent a series of six ketamine infusions at Klarisana. He suffers from severe depression and PTSD as a result of his service as a Marine Infantryman in Iraq. He feels strongly about the importance of educating other veterans about the valuable role that […]
