The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast
Ketamine Assisted Therapy Part I
Jun 24, 2024
Dr. Kyle Greenway discusses his Montreal Model for ketamine-assisted therapy, highlighting the need for active therapy alongside ketamine. The podcast explores diverse effects of ketamine, differences between ketamine and esketamine, contraindications with GABA agonists, and tapering off benzodiazepines during therapy.
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- Dr. Greenway stresses the importance of setting an end date for ketamine therapy and mandatory therapy alongside treatment.
- Communication about potential ketamine experiences should be balanced, avoiding extreme views, and promoting a nuanced understanding.
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Approach to Ketamine-Assisted Therapy by Dr. Greenway
Dr. Greenway's approach to ketamine therapy focuses on addressing challenges faced by patients, such as the need for chronic maintenance therapy. He emphasizes setting an end date for ketamine use, making therapy mandatory alongside ketamine treatment, and tapering off benzodiazepines before starting ketamine to enhance its effectiveness and reduce potential interactions.
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