A Doctor Answers, “How Does Ketamine Affect the Brain?”

This episode is for the inner neurology nerd in us all. Wondermed Lead Clinician Lauren Swanson answers the one question host April Pride gets most often about psychedelics: “Can I take my SSRIs?” While Field Trip Health’s Seattle ketamine clinic director Dr. Bridget Carnahan answers, “How does ketamine affect the brain?”

After listening to this episode, you will have a better understanding of:

- How ketamine-facilitated neuroplasticity heals the effect of stress on our brain

- Ketamine use with SSRIs, SNRIs, stimulants, benzos

- Why ketamine is right for some & not for others

- The potential use of ketamine for ADHD treatment