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Psychedelics Offer New Route to Recovery from Eating Disorders
Psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine can lead to a new sense of self and a release from rigid rules for people with anorexia, bulimia, and...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Feb 23, 20231 min read


Psychedelic therapies are on the horizon, but who will administer them?
According to NBC news, schools are ramping up training programs to teach therapists and other practitioners how to safely give...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Feb 21, 20231 min read


Who should try ketamine therapy? What does it feel like?
The hype around psychedelic drug therapy has put the spotlight on ketamine. The Washington Post's Rachel Zimmerman answers 10 common...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Sep 13, 20221 min read


Psychedelics + therapy help people with alcoholism drink less
A combination of psychedelics and therapy appears to help people with alcoholism cut down on the number of days per month they drink...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Aug 25, 20221 min read


The 988 Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Aug 22, 20221 min read


Certification in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies
Excited to announce my recent certification in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research from CIIS (California Institute of Integral...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Jul 27, 20221 min read


Mommy's Who Mushroom
Inside the growing—and, to some, controversial—movement in which parents are using psychedelics to take the edge off modern parenthood. -...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Jul 4, 20221 min read


Insurance Update July 2024
Some Insurance companies cover a portion of the costs of IV ketamine treatment. The key is whether you have out of network (OON) benefits...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Jun 26, 20221 min read


Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression
During normal waking life, we have barriers and defense mechanisms that to push away unpleasant memories, emotions, and feelings,...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Sep 24, 20211 min read


Post-traumatic growth - There’s No Silver Lining To COVID, But There Is The Potential For Growth
Post-traumatic growth (PTG) is different from resilience, which is defined as the experience of overcoming adversity and returning to...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
May 26, 20211 min read


MDMA Passes a Big Test for PTSD Treatment
A new study shows that MDMA, known as Ecstasy or Molly, can bring relief when paired with talk therapy to those with severe...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
May 6, 20211 min read


Insurance Coverage
Insurance companies are beginning to cover some of the costs of ketamine infusions. While we do not work directly with insurance...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Aug 22, 20201 min read


COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 Updates

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Mar 17, 20200 min read


Esketamine for treatment-resistant depression: seven concerns about efficacy and FDA approval
In an editorial published online October 31 in Lancet Psychiatry, Erick H. Turner, MD, who sits on one of the FDA advisory committees...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Nov 14, 20191 min read


Johns Hopkins launches center for psychedelic research
The center, believed to be the first and largest of its kind, will use psychedelics to study the mind and identify therapies for diseases...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Sep 7, 20191 min read


Ketamine May Relieve Depression By Repairing Damaged Brain Circuits
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/04/11/712295937/ketamine-may-relieve-depression-by-repairing-damaged-brain-circuits?utm_me...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Apr 12, 20191 min read


The truth about esketamine (nasal S-ketamine spray)
Much has been made in the news lately about the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of esketamine (Spravato), the nasal...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Mar 8, 20193 min read


Bill is playing music again thanks to ketamine!
Bill is a professional musician who was unable to play for the past year due to PTSD and chronic pain. After just 1 ketamine infusion, he...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Feb 28, 20191 min read


Ketamine changed my life
Lisa has struggled for years with depression and chronic pain for years. Hear in her own words just how much ketamine has helped her...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Feb 11, 20191 min read
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