Show Notes
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Dr. Galindo delves into the Top 10 most frequently asked questions regarding ketamine therapy. 1) What is ketamine? 2) Is ketamine a psychedelic? 3) What is KAP or ketamine assisted psychotherapy? 4) How is KAP different from a ketamine infusion center? 5) How is ketamine therapy different from traditional psychotherapy? 6) Who is ketamine therapy good for? 7) Is ketamine safe and what are the risks? Is ketamine addictive? 8) Who is not a good fit fo...
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