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Ketamine-Assisted Therapy a Powerful Tool for Healing PTSD
Dan, a former police officer, found healing over and above what he'd already experienced with IV ketamine therapy. At Oasis Wellness & Recovery, we offer life changing Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). Find out more here.

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Sep 28, 20231 min read


New clinical trial results move MDMA one step closer to FDA approval for PTSD
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy proved safe and effective in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in a diverse patient population, according to findings from the phase III randomized MAPP2 trial (Nature Medicine). Sponsored by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), the study included around 100 participants, roughly half were given MDMA, while the other half received a placebo. By the end of the study, 71% of those who received MDMA-a

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


ABC’s Matt Gutman Shares How Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Helped On-Air Panic Attacks
When benzodiazepines, antidepressants, and other medicines didn't work, ABC's Matt Gutman turned to Ketamine-assisted therapy (KAT) to help with his on-air panic attacks. According to Mr. Gutman, ketamine helped him "get to the bottom of my grief" and "come to terms with the war in my head and surviving the drill sergeant constantly telling me that I’m a failure, I’m bad or I’m screwing up,” Through KAT he learned “It’s more about being more gentle and loving with yourself an

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Sep 14, 20231 min read


Psychedelics are Poised to Change How We Age and Die
Writer and Baby Boomer Abbie Rosner shares her knowledge on the death-positive movement and creating new end-of-life rituals with the help of psychedelics. Read more here.

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Sep 7, 20231 min read


The Psychedelic Scientist Who Sends Brains Back to Childhood
Kids soak up new skills, adults not so much. But neuroscientist Gül Dölen might have found a way to help grown-ups learn like kids. Read this fascinating Wired article that reviews years of research suggesting that psychedelics (including ketamine) are a "reset button” for the mind, reopening critical learning periods and restoring social reward learning.

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Aug 22, 20231 min read


Psychedelics and Their Potential for Treating Eating Disorders
Recently, psychedelic research has been investigating the effects of psychedelic therapy on treating eating disorders (ED). Specifically, four psychedelic substances have shown promising results: Ayahuasca, Ketamine, MDMA, and Psilocybin. Read on to find out about the latest research on these psychedelics and their potential for treating EDs. Find out about Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy at Oasis Wellness & Recovery

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Aug 15, 20231 min read


Elon Musk Touts Ketamine For Depression Following Report On His Use Of Drug
The world’s richest man Elon Musk uses the psychedelic drug ketamine, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, shortly before the billionaire multi-hyphenate showed his support for the drug’s use in treating depression. At Oasis Wellness & Recovery, you can find the same healing as Elon Musk did. Read more at Forbes.

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Aug 7, 20231 min read


Can Workplace Ketamine Retreats Improve Vibes in the Office?
In guided sessions, midcareer professionals are using ketamine to seek improved job performance and better work-life balance. At Oasis Wellness & Recovery, we offer sessions just like these one Saturday morning each month. Sessions run from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. Call us to find out more at 352-325-5755 or chat at OasisWR.com Read the original article at Bloomberg.com

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Jun 3, 20231 min read


We've Changed Our Name!
Since opening in January 2019, we've evolved into much more than just an infusion clinic. We have added so many wellness and recovery services that we changed our name to match our mission! We are excited about the change, the new logo, and all the new offerings to come! Service we offer • Individual, group, and couples counseling • Ketamine infusion therapy • Psychedelic-assisted therapies • Addiction medicine services, including Suboxone, Vivitrol, and outpatient detox • Vi

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
May 9, 20231 min read


National Fentanyl Awareness Day
#NationalFentanylAwarenessDay #JustSayKnow How to Stay Safe Get informed: https://harmreduction.org/issues/fentanyl/ If you choose to use, test for fentanyl. Fentanyl test strips can identify the presence of fentanyl in unregulated drugs. Narcan (naloxone) can reverse overdoses. You can get it for free at our clinic! If you use opioids want to stop, we offer medication assisted treatment with medically-proven, life-saving medicines like Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone), Vivi

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
May 9, 20231 min read


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 binge-eating disorder. Find out more in this insightful article on Proto.Life.

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 psychedelics to patients. Our providers, Dr. Eric Milbrandt and Gay Lynn Williamson-Grigas, are graduates of two prestigious programs (CIIS and MAPS), and are already providing psychedelic assisted therapy with ketamine. We will begin offering psilocybin and MDMA as soon as it is FDA approved, which could be as early as 2024!

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 questions. Ketamine is an anesthetic used to sedate both humans and pets, and it’s a favorite of partygoers seeking a psychedelic high. Now it’s also the subject of an enormous amount of interest as a fast-acting treatment for depression and other serious mental health conditions. Despite all the buzz about ketamine’s therapeutic potential, peop

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 heavily, according to a new study. Researchers used psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms, to treat patients over eight months and saw a dramatic improvement in participants’ drinking habits. While we await legal access to psilocybin, we at The Infusion Clinic of Ocala are getting similar results with IV ketamine therapy.

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 people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. If you or your loved one needs help, call, text, or chat 988. Ketamine is a fast-acting medicine that can rapidly alleviate suicidal thoughts. Click here to find out more: https://www.infusionclinicocala.com/faq

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 Studies). Psychedelic-assisted therapies offer real hope to those suffering from treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and PTSD!

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. - Harpers Bazaar 2022 At the Infusion Clinic of Ocala, we plan to offer psilocybin-assisted therapy as soon as we can legally do so. Dr. Milbrandt is CIIS and MAPS trained to provide this transformative treatment. While you wait, check out our ketamine-assisted therapy option.

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Jul 4, 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, repressing and storing them in our unconscious where we can’t readily access them. Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is a process that allows us to gain access to the unconscious, bringing deep-rooted emotions to the surface where we can use talk therapy to work through these emotions in a safe and freeing environment. With KAP, the rate at whi

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 your former state. With PTG, you come away from a struggle changed for the better, typically in one or more of five major areas: appreciation for life, relationships with others, recognition of new possibilities, personal strength, and spiritual change. “It takes work, and attention, and energy [to achieve post-traumatic growth],” notes Dr. Ted

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 post-traumatic stress disorder. In today's edition of The New York Times newspaper on page A12, the world-renowned publication reveals research results from the first Phase 3 clinical trial of MDMA-assisted therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). "In an important step toward medical approval, MDMA . . . was shown to bring relief to those suffer

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