🔼: [[🛠 Psychedelics]] # Ketamine A dissociative anesthetic drug that works via its action in the cerebral cortex and limbic system and causes the release of endogenous catecholamines (epinephrine, norepinephrine). It is used for the induction and maintenance of anesthesia, sedation, analgesia, and as a treatment for bronchospasm. It is also been used for the treatment of migraine headaches, [[💡 Depression]], alcoholism, heroin addiction, and chronic pain/pain syndromes. Many people experience relief from [[💡 Depression]] in a matter of hours after a ketamine infusion. The problem is our [[💡 Default Mode Network]] will eventually turn back on once Ketamine wears off. ###### See Also - [[Psychedelic Integration Circles]] ###### Resources - [What It's Like to Do Ketamine Treatment for Depression](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0mdOODbGNU) - MedCircle [^1]: [[📖 🟠 Dr. K's Guide to Mental Health]]