CLEAN : In Canada, psychedelics re-emerge in treatment of depression

The video discusses ketamine therapy, focusing on its history, legal status, and use in psychedelic assisted psychotherapy. Ketamine, legal in Canada and the US since the 1960s, was initially used as an anesthetic and has recently been applied to mental health treatment. The therapy involves ketamine as a catalyst to enhance psychotherapy, offering new perspectives to patients. The video also covers the administration and duration of ketamine effects, highlighting the growing demand for safe, supervised therapy settings.

When did ketamine first become legal in Canada and the US?

• In the 1950s

• In the 1960s

• In the 1980s

• In the 1970s

What is the primary role of ketamine in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy?

• To act as the main treatment

• To replace traditional therapy

• To be used independently without therapy

• To serve as a catalyst for psychotherapy

How long does it typically take for ketamine to dissolve in the mouth?

• 1 to 2 minutes

• 3 to 4 minutes

• 5 to 10 minutes

• 15 to 20 minutes

What is the average duration of a ketamine therapy session?

• 30 minutes

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

• 3 hours

Why is it important to have a medical and therapy team during ketamine treatment?

• To provide a safe environment and support

• To increase the duration of the drug's effects

• To ensure the drug is administered correctly

• To reduce the cost of treatment