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Theresa Lii

Anesthesiologist collaborating with Boris Heifets on research exploring the interaction between ketamine, placebo effects, and the brain's opioid system in depression treatment.

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Nov 21, 2024 • 35min

The power of psychedelics meets the power of placebo: ketamine, opioids, and hope in depression treatment | Boris Heifets & Theresa Lii

Join Boris Heifets, a Stanford anesthesiologist researching psychedelic medicine, and Theresa Lii, his collaborator in exploring ketamine and the placebo effect. They dive into the surprising dynamics of ketamine in depression treatment. Discover how much of its efficacy stems from the drug versus the excitement of trial participation. They also discuss the complex interplay between the placebo effect and the opioid system, while challenging conventional views on placebo in psychiatric care, revealing its potential as a valuable aspect of treatment.