Alex Bekker

Dr. Alex Bekker, a Professor and Chairman of Anaesthesiology at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, dives into the transformative potential of psychedelics in treating chronic pain. He discusses the critical differences between chronic and acute pain, emphasizing the role of maladaptive neuroplasticity. Dr. Bekker explains how psychedelics like ketamine and classic hallucinogens can disrupt chronic pain networks and foster new neural pathways. He advocates for a holistic approach, combining psychedelics with psychotherapy to enhance treatment outcomes.