Speaker: Erica Zelfand, ND. This presentation juxtaposes SSRIs with ketamine, we will learn about the several different paradigms for administering the drug, from daily microdoses to large psychedelic “trips” and everything in between. Whether taken as an IV infusion, intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, lozenge, capsule, nasal spray, or rectal suppository, ketamine is the old-but-new drug that may help treat several mood disorders. This lecture will also include some cases from real patients, along with pointers on ketamine safety and suggestions on why the drug may not work as well in some cases.

Related product: The PowerPoint for this recording is available here: 2022 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)

  Also available in video (for purchase separately on Vimeo).

Continuing Education:

Naturopathic CE: This recording has been approved for 1.5 PHARM CME credits by   

• Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine (OBNM)
• Arizona SCNM (Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine)