Understanding Ketamine

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Neuroplasticity

Ketamine belongs to the broader family of psychedelic medicine, known for its capacity to expand consciousness and facilitate deep inner exploration. However, ketamine uniquely acts as a dissociative anesthetic, temporarily quieting the brain’s "default mode network" (DMN)—the neural system responsible for self-referential thoughts, habitual patterns, anxiety loops, and rigid belief systems.

When ketamine gently disrupts these deeply entrenched neural pathways, it creates a powerful opportunity for your mind to form new neural connections—a process known as neuroplasticity. By harnessing this neuroplastic state, ketamine therapy enables significant shifts in emotional resilience, cognitive patterns, and overall mental health.