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ER doctor speaks up about the overdose crisis and Ketamine treatment.
ER doctor speaks up about the overdose crisis and Ketamine treatment.
ER doctor speaks up about the overdose crisis and Ketamine treatment.
Wednesday 27th October 2021
ER doctor Marshall talks about using Ketamine for PTSD and addiction, highlighting indigenous healing traditions on 'Hard Knox Talks'.
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Get the buttons here!ER Doctor Marshall on Innovative Ketamine Treatments and Indigenous Healing
Ketamine can remove intrinsic psychological defenses, allowing a person to step back and see that we are not apart from the world around us. Rather, existence flows through us. And that can allow us to see our past traumas from the outside in.
Ever wondered how cutting-edge treatments and traditional wisdom can come together to tackle addiction? ER doctor Marshall, who works at Foot Hills Medical Center in Calgary, AB, shares his unique perspective on this episode of 'Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories. Real Talk.' As the Chief Scientific Officer for The Newly Institute, Marshall is at the forefront of using Ketamine to treat PTSD and Substance Use Disorders.
He explains how Ketamine can break down psychological barriers, helping individuals view their past traumas from a new angle. Imagine seeing your struggles not as isolated events but as part of a larger, interconnected existence. Intriguing, right? Marshall doesn't stop there. He dives into the science behind spiritual practices like drum circles, which he believes help people connect without words, breaking down the barriers we often put up between ourselves and others.
He suggests that the real opposite of addiction might be connection—a concept many of us may not fully understand. The episode also sheds light on the overdose crisis that hit Alberta harder than COVID-19 during the pandemic's first wave. Marshall discusses the world's largest buprenorphine prescribing program, which he helped create for emergency and urgent care physicians across Alberta. Thousands of patients have benefited from this initiative, highlighting the importance of early intervention.
Marshall emphasizes treating both physical and mental health for effective addiction recovery. He advocates for integrating indigenous cultures and traditions into treatment programs, noting that elders often make the best therapists. The Newly Institute, Canada's first medically managed intensive outpatient program, is actively developing programs to include in-house elders to honor these traditions. If you're curious about how modern medicine and ancient wisdom can join forces to combat addiction, this episode is a must-listen.
Tune in to hear Marshall's groundbreaking approach and perhaps find some inspiration for your own journey.