CAN ANYONE RECEIVE KETAMINE INFUSION THERAPY? HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Can Anyone Receive Ketamine Infusion Therapy? What You Need to Know

While ketamine infusion therapy is a life-changing option for many facing treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and chronic pain, it's not suitable for everyone. At Tidewater Health & Ketamine Center, your safety is our top priority. In this post, we break down the key medical conditions that may require caution or prevent eligibility altogether—from high blood pressure and severe heart disease to pregnancy and active substance use. If you're considering this innovative treatment, read on to learn whether ketamine therapy might be right for you—and how our expert team can guide you through every step.

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Angela Smith
LENA’S KETAMINE JOURNEY

After struggling with depression for most of my life, I found hope in an unexpected place—IV ketamine therapy. Despite years of traditional treatments, I was still trapped in a fog of hopelessness. But my first infusion at Tidewater Health and Ketamine Center brought a sense of peace I hadn’t felt in years. This is the story of my journey toward healing.

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ARE KETAMINE INFUSIONS ADDICTIVE?

Ketamine infusions are not typically considered addictive when administered under proper medical supervision and for legitimate therapeutic purposes. Ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic, has gained attention for its potential in treating various mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD, particularly in cases where other treatments have been ineffective.

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David Smith MD
HOW KETAMINE SAVED MY LIFE BY CURRENT PATIENT, KATIE

Learn more about ketamine as detailed by Tidewater Health’s patient Katie. She says, “At 35 years old, I had battled depression my entire life.  I can’t count the number of doctors and therapists that I consulted with in desperate hopes of feeling better.  The depression caused an overwhelming fear, numbness and debilitating anxiety.  Most troubling was the sense that it would never go away.  Hopelessness would best describe how I felt.”

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