We all have problems in life that makes us afraid to face it and instead, run away from it. This allows us to be fearful as if a storm will come and hit us anytime. In this blog post, Dr. Ko shares to us why we should face these problems head on instead of running away from them.
Ketamine Reduces Fearful Memories
Patients who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are plagued with flashbacks, arousal dysfunctions, and avoidance symptoms. Unfortunately, there are few treatments that effectively treat all of PTSD’s symptoms. Research presented at the Society for Neuroscience suggest that ketamine may aid in ridding patients of fearful memories at the root of this disorder.