Reductions in anxiety and depression symptoms in a subset of outpatients with problematic substance use who received ketamine-assisted psychotherapy: a two-year retrospective chart review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Assess changes in symptoms of anxiety, depression, and psychosocial or spiritual distress before and after ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) in individuals with problematic substance use (PSU).

Methods

A retrospective chart review was performed on participant data from two five-year prospective outcomes studies: the AIMS Medical Outcomes Study (AMOS) and the AIMS Cancer Outcomes Study (ACOS). The efficacy of KAP for anxiety, depression, and psychosocial or spiritual well being was assessed in patients with current, past, or high risk of substance use disorder. Validated psychometrics utilized were Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), and the National Institute of Health - Healing Experiences of All Life Stressors (NIH-

SUBMITTER: Whinkin E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10498542 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature