02/12/2026
Isn’t ketamine a dissociative? Yes — and that’s part of why it works.
Research shows that medications creating a similar glutamate release in the brain — without the dissociative experience — didn’t produce the same therapeutic results.
The dissociation isn’t a side effect.
It’s part of the healing process.
In a safe, guided setting, ketamine-assisted therapy can help the brain form new connections, shift perspective, and loosen long-held trauma or depression patterns.
It may sound intimidating.
But for many people, it’s where clarity and breakthrough begin.
If you’re exploring ketamine therapy for depression, PTSD, or anxiety, Shoreside Therapies is here to help you understand your options.
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