Ketamine Therapy in Patients of Alcohol Use Disorder: A Prospective Pilot Study to Evaluate Abstinence Rate with This Add-on Treatment Modality
Annals of Indian Psychiatry September 3, 2024 Nidhi Purushottum Marvania, Anto Leroy Rayan, Dhruti Vijaykumar Merchant et al. 3 citations
Three doses of intravenous ketamine, given after detoxification, significantly increased confidence to abstain from alcohol in people with alcohol use disorder. Confidence scores rose 51.98% from baseline after the sessions, though the effect may diminish over time, indicating a need for ongoing support.