Re:Ketamine for Depression: How It Works
by golergka on Friday February 07, 2025 @06:16PM
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> having at least one therapist oversee the process, if not physicians and other staff as well
You know, when they talk about "set and setting", that's exactly what they DON'T have in mind.
Re:Ketamine for Depression: How It Works
by LoganDark on Friday February 07, 2025 @07:04PM
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Absolutely. I'd never want to do stuff like this in an unfamiliar clinical setting. I'd want to do it at home where I'm safe and have my friends
Re:Ketamine for Depression: How It Works
by mistrial9 on Saturday February 08, 2025 @10:26AM
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no, some medical professionals do have a clue.. and many recreational drug users are unaware of rare but very serious health situations.. If some "clinical therapists" with zero empathy and background make a clean white room, then sure, agree.. but here in California, there are more aware medical professionals then you might guess at first
I'm not going to argue that the exact rates are justified, but chances are the person you're replying to was referring to psilocybin assisted therapy in clinical settings. So someone would be signing up to pay for having at least one therapist oversee the process, if not physicians and other staff as well. Factor in their time, operating costs, insurance, etc. it shouldn't be a surprise that the legal option will cost considerably more than buying mushrooms in a paper bag :)