{"id":2092958,"date":"2023-11-07T14:46:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T19:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/psychedelic-ketamine-prescriptions-soar-as-treatment-for-pain-depression-anxiety\/"},"modified":"2023-11-07T14:48:29","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T19:48:29","slug":"psychedelic-ketamine-prescriptions-soar-as-treatment-for-pain-depression-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/psychedelic-ketamine-prescriptions-soar-as-treatment-for-pain-depression-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"Ketamine prescriptions surge for pain, depression, anxiety treatment."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpsychedelic-ketamine-prescriptions-soar-as-treatment-for-pain-depression-anxiety%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2092958&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Prescriptions for\u200c Ketamine Soar as Doctors Seek Alternatives to Opioids<\/h2>\n<p>The \u200cdemand for\u2064 the\u2063 psychedelic drug ketamine has\u200c skyrocketed as doctors become more cautious about prescribing highly\u2063 addictive opioids for pain management. According to Epic Research, the number of ketamine prescriptions \u2063has surged\u2062 by over 500% \u2062since 2017, with pain being the primary reason \u200bfor its prescription. Anxiety and depression are also driving\u200d the increase in ketamine prescriptions.<\/p>\n<p>This surge\u200c in demand has led to shortages of manufactured ketamine, resulting in higher\u200d sales of compounded versions. However, \u200dthe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued\u2063 a warning \u200dagainst compounded ketamine, \u200cciting concerns about safety.<\/p>\n<p>Ketamine\u200c is \u200bgaining \u2062popularity as an alternative\u200b to opioids due to its affordability \u2062and\u2062 the ability for \u200dsome\u2062 nurses\u200d to prescribe it. It can also be prescribed through telehealth and delivered \u200dby mail. With a vial of ketamine selling \u2062for less than $100, physicians\u2063 can charge between $500 and $1500 for an \u2064IV infusion.<\/p>\n<p>Despite its growing use, there\u200c is\u200c limited\u2064 research on ketamine&#8217;s\u200b effectiveness for\u2062 pain management. Experts \u2063worry that \u200coverprescribing\u200b ketamine could lead to a similar crisis as the opioid \u200depidemic.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Padma Gulur, a pain specialist at Duke University, expressed concerns about the lack of scientific evidence behind ketamine&#8217;s off-label use. She emphasized the need for \u2062more research before\u2062 widespread adoption.<\/p>\n<p>Research conducted by Dr. Gulur \u200dand her \u2062colleagues revealed that patients on ketamine \u2063reported hallucinations, troubling thoughts, and visual disturbances. While some patients found these side effects horrifying, \u200dthey were willing to endure them \u2064for the potential functional improvement.<\/p>\n<p>While there is more evidence supporting ketamine&#8217;s use for depression than\u2062 for pain, the long-term neurological effects of the drug \u200brequire further investigation. Rat studies have linked ketamine to brain abnormalities.<\/p>\n<p>Although ketamine was originally approved as a surgical anesthetic over 50 years ago, the FDA has not \u200dapproved any non-surgical uses of the drug.<\/p>\n<p>Despite this, ketamine clinics\u2063 have\u2064 emerged, offering IV\u2063 infusions for various conditions such as alcohol addiction, chronic pain, \u2062anxiety, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-gary-sinise-launches-new-initiative-with-home-depot-founders\/\" title=\"WATCH: Gary Sinise Launches New Initiative With Home Depot Founders\">post-traumatic stress disorder<\/a>. However, pain specialists caution that alternative\u200c forms of ketamine,\u2062 such as nasal sprays\u200c and tablets, lack sufficient \u200devidence.<\/p>\n<p>As \u2063ketamine clinics compete for \u2064business, telehealth services like MindBloom have also \u2063started providing ketamine prescriptions through mail-order services.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1699465681966000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2pmLNxoaU-tuan_7rTtmJl\">CLICK HERE\u200b TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What\u200c are the advantages of ketamine\u200d as a\u200c cost-effective alternative to opioids for pain management?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  It is a more cost-effective option compared to opioids. Additionally, ketamine has shown\u2063 promising results in relieving pain \u2062and\u200c symptoms of depression and anxiety, making it an attractive option for patients and doctors alike.<\/p>\n<p>One of the key reasons why \u2064doctors are turning to ketamine is the growing concern around the opioid epidemic. Opioids, such as oxycodone and hydrocodone, are highly addictive and can lead to severe health issues and even death. In \u200brecent years, there has been a \u2064push to find safer alternatives for pain management, \u2063and ketamine has emerged as a viable option.<\/p>\n<p>Ketamine works differently from\u2063 opioids, as it targets receptors in the\u2063 brain that are responsible for pain\u2062 and mood regulation. It has\u200b a\u2063 rapid onset\u2064 of action, providing quick relief \u200bfor patients suffering \u2064from acute or\u2063 chronic pain. In addition to\u2062 its pain-relieving properties, ketamine has shown promise in treating treatment-resistant depression and\u2064 anxiety disorders.<\/p>\n<p>Another advantage of ketamine is its accessibility. While opioids require a prescription\u2064 from a doctor, \u200cketamine can be prescribed by some\u200c nurses, expanding the pool of healthcare professionals \u200dwho can\u2062 administer the drug. Additionally, with the rise of telehealth\u200c during the COVID-19 pandemic, patients can receive ketamine prescriptions remotely and \u200chave\u2063 the medication delivered\u2064 to \u2063their doorstep, eliminating\u2064 the need \u2064for in-person visits to healthcare facilities.<\/p>\n<p>However, the increasing demand for ketamine has resulted in shortages of manufactured versions\u2062 of the drug. This has led \u200bto a rise in compounded ketamine, which is mixed and prepared by compounding pharmacies. Compounded ketamine may not meet the same safety and quality standards as the \u2062manufactured version, leading\u200c to concerns raised by the FDA.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200bFDA has advised caution when it comes to \u2062compounded ketamine,\u200b urging healthcare professionals to consider the risks and\u200b benefits before prescribing or using the compounded form. They have also emphasized the importance of using ketamine in a controlled clinical setting, with proper monitoring and oversight.<\/p>\n<p>As the demand\u200d for\u2062 alternatives to \u200bopioids continues to grow, it is vital for healthcare professionals to \u200dcarefully evaluate and monitor the\u2063 use of \u2064ketamine. While it may provide relief for patients in pain or suffering\u200c from \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/covid-19-pandemic-drives-record-breaking-number-of-drug-overdoses\/\" title=\"COVID-19 Pandemic Drives \u2018Record Breaking\u2019 Number Of Drug Overdoses\">mental health conditions<\/a>, it is crucial to prioritize patient safety and ensure that the prescriptions are based \u200bon thorough assessments and medical expertise.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the surge in ketamine prescriptions reflects the search for safe\u2062 and effective alternatives to opioids for pain management. Ketamine&#8217;s affordability, accessibility, and potential benefits \u2064in\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/psychedelic-ketamine-prescriptions-soar-as-treatment-for-pain-depression-anxiety\/\" title=\"Ketamine prescriptions surge for pain, depression, anxiety treatment.\">treating mental health conditions make<\/a> it \u200dan attractive option for doctors and patients alike. However, the FDA&#8217;s warning against compounded ketamine highlights the need for caution and proper\u2064 oversight. \u200bAs the medical community continues to navigate\u200b the complexities of pain management, \u200cit is crucial to strike a balance between providing effective care and \u200densuring\u200d patient safety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prescriptions for ketamine are surging as doctors avoid addictive opioids for pain management. Ketamine is now being prescribed for pain, anxiety, and depression, leading to a 500% increase in demand since 2017, as per Epic Research&#8217;s analysis of data.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":107,"featured_media":2092959,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2092958","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2092958","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/107"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2092958"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2092958\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2092959"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2092958"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2092958"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2092958"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}