What is Ketamine Infusion Therapy?
Ketamine infusion therapy involves the administration of Ketamine as a medication to treat various mental health conditions. Discover the versatility of Ketamine, originally employed as an anesthetic and now recognized as a medication delivered through infusion to address diverse mental health conditions. Scientific research, including pivotal studies from the National Institute of Mental Health and Yale University, underscores the remarkable efficacy of IV Ketamine in alleviating symptoms for individuals enduring long-term struggles with depression and anxiety disorders. With a history dating back to its use as an anesthetic in the 1960s, Ketamine, although not yet FDA approved for depression treatment, has been safely employed in operating rooms for decades.
What Conditions Ketamine Treats
Ketamine Infusion Therapy has been found effective in treating:
In more and more cases, Ketamine is the best option for patients whose symptoms do not improve with antidepressants.
Your Best Choice for Ketamine Infusion Therapy
in the Chicago Area
Step into the serene refuge of Hopemark, where our exclusive focus is on providing Ketamine infusions in an atmosphere of calm and relaxation. Led by a team of expert psychiatrists, our clinics are designed to prioritize the unique needs of each patient.
Distinguishing ourselves as the first psychiatric led ketamine provider in the Midwest, we stand at the forefront of progressive mental healthcare. With a track record of over 5,000 administered infusions, our commitment extends beyond the procedural to encompass comprehensive mental well-being.
What To Expect
You will begin your Ketamine Infusion in one of our private clinic rooms. Each room is equipped with everything you need to feel at ease during your treatment; a reclining chair, free WiFi, a personal tablet, etc. From the moment you arrive, our clinic staff will ensure you feel welcome and comfortable throughout the entirety of the process. In addition, we will be checking your vital signs at regular intervals.
During infusions, it is possible you will feel changes in perception and have a temporary feeling of being dissociated. We recommend utilizing these side effects to your advantage. Oftentimes, someone can experience a breakthrough and a shift in outlook or sense of self while in this state. Remember, the feeling of being dissociated is brief and will dissipate quickly. If you experience anxiety, let us know – we have different ways to lower anxiety during treatments and after.
Ketamine can make the brain more “suggestable”, so try to have positive and optimistic thoughts at the start of each infusion. The person accompanying you to the appointment should be someone who has a calming influence on you.
Proven Record of Safety
Because Ketamine has been in use for approximately 40 years with an outstanding record of safety, you needn’t be concerned about the safety of receiving Ketamine infusions. Currently, the medication is still used worldwide as an anesthetic, primarily in children. It has a distinct advantage over other anesthetic drugs since Ketamine does not slow down vital bodily functions such as respiration rate. Ketamine can increase blood pressure and heart rate for some patients, but this is a very temporary and transient effect. Ketamine is considered much safer than traditional anesthetics.
Perhaps even more importantly, Ketamine, when administered by infusion for psychiatric reasons, is administered at much lower doses than when used as an anesthetic. Its side effect profile during the time it has been in psychiatric use is considerably better than that of oral antidepressant medications. All studies thus far performed during the past 10 years have not shown negative outcomes.