Psych Atlanta (Northwest Behavioral Medicine Marietta)

Psych Atlanta, formerly known as the Northwest Behavioral Medicine Marietta brings hope to those suffering from treatment-resistant depression. The at this clinic often comes in the form of intravenous infusion. However, the new FDA-approved version called esketatmine is an option as well. Esketamine is a nasal spray form of. The staff—consisting of psychiatrists, nurses, counselors, social workers, neuropsychologists, and more—at Psych Atlanta prides itself on offering first-class care to those around North Atlanta. Dr. Michael Banov specializes in the use of ketamine therapy, and helps patients "when all else fails." One of the around, the staff at this clinic understands the effectiveness of. In the long treatment journey, Dr. Banov builds trust as he guides patients towards recovery. What types of ketamine services do they offer? Ketamine Infusion Therapy IV infusion Spravato A nasal spray containing esketamine, ideal for patients who are not suitable candidates for IV therapy. What conditions does Psych Atlanta treat? Depression Anxiety Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Schizophrenia Bipolar disorder Addiction Important Info Infusion Therapy The routine ketamine infusion therapy treatment protocol involves six treatments over a two or three-week period, followed by a single treatment each week for the next month. You might need to have booster treatments once you're feeling better, which could be monthly or just twice a year, depending on your progress. Spravato A typical course of Spravato treatment might involve three sessions a week for four to six weeks. You might need to attend booster sessions once the initial treatment starts to work so you don't experience a relapse. Who is Ketamine Treatment For? Ketamine has been an effective treatment for many diseases and got its start as an anesthetic during the Vietnam War in the 1960s. In the 1980s and 1990s, it started to become abused, but now, when it's used by trained clinicians in safe and secure settings, it can be a huge help to treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, and many more issues. As John Abenstein, president of the American Society of Anesthesiologists said, "Outside of the clinic, ketamine can cause tragedies, but in the right hands, it is a miracle." Don't let the stigma of ketamine stop you from learning more about it. If you think ketamine therapy may be right for you, ask your doctor. And if you're wondering, yes, ketamine is legal. It is currently listed as a Schedule III drug by the DEA. This puts it in the same category as Tylenol. Discover more Georgia Ketamine Clinics