Ketamine Therapy and Substance Abuse
Substance abuse is defined as the excessive use of any type of psychoactive drug, whether that’s alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs. Substance abuse leads to chemical dependency, which can cause an incredible range of challenges, from increased resistance and ever-larger doses/quantities to withdrawal from social and recreational activities and psychological damage.
Ketamine infusion therapy offers hope for those locked into the cycle of substance abuse. It acts within the body to reduce cravings by altering the brain’s neural connections and to enhance the experience with traditional psychotherapy. Ketamine reduces the chance of relapse while helping patients focus on building the skills they need to reclaim their lives.
Yes! Several studies have been conducted that showed ketamine was able to reduce the craving for alcohol and drugs. It was also instrumental in helping patients connect with therapists during psychotherapy, which is also an important part of your road to sobriety. Ketamine has also shown an ability to help prevent relapses.
Ketamine therapy is not covered by insurance in most cases. It is an FDA-approved anesthetic, but other uses are considered “off label”. We can provide a super bill for you to submit to your insurance carrier in an effort to be reimbursed.
Ketamine is administered by an IV inserted by a registered nurse into your arm or hand. Your vitals will also be monitored the entire time, and you’ll be able to relax in our home-like atmosphere with high-quality headphones and music or TV programming.
Ketamine’s side effects tend to be minimal. Most patients report feeling fatigue after treatment. Many also report feeling a little strange afterward. Most side effects only last an hour or two.
This place is definitely a VIP experience for receiving treatment for pain, mental health, and other IV wellness infusions. The environment is nice and serene. The staff is awesome, and... read more they do everything possible to make your experience a comfortable and pleasurable experience. My particular experience was for my mental health. I suffer from anxiety, which can be crippling when it comes to doing even the simplest things like getting out of bed and doing a chore or two. Often times this anxiety leads to depression. I can definitely say that having the IV Ketamine treatments have given me some of the momentum I needed to just get up and start living again, and it slowed down some of the mind racing that was causing near panic attacks and many sleepless nights. I am definitely not where I want to be, but with the help of these treatments and me actually putting in my part of the work, I could definitely see me advancing towards a better me that I forgot existed because I’ve been living like this for far too long. I have to be honest though, the treatments are a bit pricey and there are no guarantees; but it works in more cases than it doesn’t, and your mental health is worth it.
I am so thankful we found this office! My daughter went there for ketamine treatments for her depression. Denise and Nicole were so kind and patient with her as she... read more got more comfortable with the process. And she has already had improvement in her mood. I got a vitamin drip while I was waiting during her visits and I felt more energetic for a couple of days. The office is comfortable and relaxing and we both felt well taken care of.
This place was great!! It was my first time doing Vitamin IV therapy and Nicole and Denise were soooo AMAZING! I really couldn’t have had a better experience.. I went... read more in due to having flu like symptoms for 3 days and just felt like in order to get better faster why not try this- I have been looking into it for a few years but never actually tried it. I went in late afternoon (which they accommodated me right away for an appointment 😀 ) and received the Meyers therapy drip which lasted about an hour. They were super nice and answered all of my questions and then some. I walked out and immediately didn’t feel as achy and when I woke up the next morning I kid you not I felt almost 100% well again! I am definitely going to start going on a maintenance type basis just to stay hydrated and have that extra push of vitamins!!! Thank you Nepenthe Wellness!
I’m so thankful Nepenthe opened their clinic in Cedar Park. The location is perfect for me. The office is beautiful and welcoming in its style and the staff really go... read more out of their way to make you feel welcome. I go to Nepenthe for their IV ketamine therapy which for me has been a game changer in terms of my mental health and chronic pain issues. They monitor me closely during my treatment remotely so I know I am safe and am able to experience my treatment without distracting interruptions. It’s very clear that both Nicole and Denise care greatly about the services they provide and more importantly the clients receiving their services.
wow, i made an appointment for a vitamin drip, when i went into the office it was a very soothing office. the staff was extremely nice and masked. this is... read more important for me, i have a compromised immune system. after the vitamin drip, i felt great! will definitely continue to use this facility. Thank you Denise and Nicole for making me feel welcome and comfortable.. see you next time.
I was feeling kind of sluggish, so I booked a Myer’s Cocktail drip and was able to get an appointment the same day! Amazing clinic, really comfortable and cozy inside... read more to make you feel welcomed, and all the staff is super informative.
The Myer’s really helped me feel full of energy and less aches and pains in my joints.
booked my appointment for my Myers Cocktail for the same day! the facility was very comfortable, the staff was supper friendly! can't express the wonderful experience I had at Nepenthe,... read more would recommend to anyone. the Myers Cocktail gave me a huge burst of energy!