Ketamine Therapy Basics
Ketamine is a medication used in clinical settings for treatment-resistant depression and other mental health conditions. It is administered under medical supervision, often as an infusion or nasal spray, and is not a standard recreational use. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved certain ketamine-based treatments for specific conditions.
Ketamine Therapy and Mormon Beliefs
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints follow a health code called the Word of Wisdom. This code prohibits alcohol, tobacco, tea, coffee, and illegal drugs. Ketamine is a controlled substance, and its use outside of a licensed medical setting violates both church health guidelines and secular law. Official church materials do not address ketamine therapy specifically.
Legal and Medical Considerations
In the United States, ketamine is a Schedule III controlled substance. Legal medical use requires a prescription and oversight by a licensed healthcare provider. Patients should consult their doctor and review their personal and religious guidelines before considering any treatment. The National Institute on Drug Abuse provides general information on ketamine.
Learn more about ketamine from the National Institute on Drug Abuse
