Casey Grover, MD, FACEP
Casey Grover, MD, FACEP, FASAM
Ketamine: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Ketamine: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Ketamine: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Monday 21st July 2025
Explore ketamine's dual nature as both a medical marvel and recreational challenge with Dr. Casey Grover.
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Episode Overview
- Ketamine is used medically for depression, PTSD, and pain management.
- Its recreational use is increasing, posing addiction risks.
- Chronic use can lead to severe bladder damage.
- Ketamine can quickly reduce suicidal thoughts.
- Ethical concerns arise with profit-driven ketamine clinics.
Ketamine can be life-changing if used correctly for mental health.
Dr. Casey Grover takes a deep dive into the multifaceted nature of ketamine in this episode of Addiction Medicine Made Easy. Ketamine, often seen as both a medical marvel and a recreational challenge, is explored from every angle. Dr. Grover, with his years of experience in emergency medicine, brings clarity to ketamine's dual identity as an effective treatment for conditions like depression and PTSD, and its darker side as a club drug with potential for misuse.
You'll learn about ketamine's unique properties as a dissociative anesthetic that doesn't suppress breathing, making it invaluable in surgical settings and pain management. But hold your horses, because the conversation doesn't shy away from ketamine's rising popularity in the illicit drug market and the alarming increase in its misuse. With anecdotes from the emergency room and insights into the burgeoning ketamine industry, Dr. Grover paints a vivid picture of the challenges and opportunities ketamine presents.
He shares stories of patients trying to hack IV pumps for faster highs and the troubling reality of ketamine addiction leading to severe health consequences, like bladder damage. It's not all doom and gloom, though. Ketamine's potential to rapidly alleviate suicidal thoughts and aid mental health treatments is a beacon of hope in psychiatric care. As Dr.
Grover unpacks the complexities of ketamine use, he offers a balanced view, cautioning against its casual use while acknowledging its therapeutic benefits when administered correctly. Whether you're curious about ketamine's medical applications or concerned about its recreational misuse, this episode provides a comprehensive look at the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of ketamine. So, why not give it a listen? You might just find yourself rethinking what you know about this powerful substance.