Because of its hallucinogenic properties, ketamine is considered a dissociative anesthetic.  During ketamine therapy, patients may experience deep intrapsychic journeys. Ketamine breaks down quickly once in the body, so any of the initial effects of the drug end within 30 – 60 minutes, and ketamine is totally eliminated from the body within 24 hours.

Ketamine can temporarily distort the senses and impair coordination, causing a floating sensation, hallucinations or illusions, vivid dreams, or mild confusion. Most patients find the ketamine experience to be enjoyable, and find that it allows for examination of thoughts and feelings that can be therapeutic. Most people experience a state of deep relaxation in response to a treatment, although the experience may also be frightening. Christine Cain is present during the entire journey, to assist each individual in grounding and feeling safe. We provide a soothing and therapeutic environment to optimize the entire experience.

Patients are usually released into the care of a friend or family member less than an hour after treatment concludes.