Ketamine 101

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask

The internet is full of half-truths about ketamine. These pages answer the most-Googled questions honestly, correct the common myths, and cite the evidence, so you can make a decision based on facts rather than headlines.

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Is Ketamine a Horse Tranquilizer?

The "horse tranquilizer" label is a half-truth that scares people away from an FDA-approved human medicine. Here's the honest story.

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Is Ketamine a Psychedelic?

Yes and no, and the distinction is more interesting than the label. Here's the honest pharmacology.

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Is At-Home Ketamine Therapy Legit?

Yes, when it's done right. The catch is that "done right" varies a lot between providers. Here's how to tell the real thing from the rest.

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How Many Ketamine Sessions Do I Need?

There is no universal number, but there is a standard starting point. Here's how the course actually works and what determines your number.

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Is Ketamine Microdosing?

"Microdosing" is the wrong word for it, but the worry underneath the question, whether frequent dosing is safe, has a reassuring and evidence-backed answer.

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Every answer here is reviewed by Dr. Ben Soffer, DO and cites primary sources you can click through to verify. Educational content, not medical advice. To find out whether ketamine therapy is right for you, check your eligibility.