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#018 - Dr. Steven & Sam Mandel, Co-Founders Ketamine Clinics of LA
Category: Science & Medicine
Duration: 01:07:40
Publish Date: 2021-06-14 11:30:00
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PSY FI

UNRAVELING THE MYSTERIES OF PSYCHEDELIC SCIENCE

We take an evidence-based exploration into the world of psychedelic medicine with leading researchers, clinicians and industry experts.

Dr. Steven Mandel

Founder & President, Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles

Dr. Steven Mandel is an internationally-recognized expert & pioneer in the use of ketamine infusion therapy to treat mental health disorders & chronic pain. Dr. Mandel has more than 40 years of experience utilizing ketamine as a board-certified anesthesiologist. He also earned his master’s degree in psychology. He is the founder & president of Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles, a leading ketamine infusion therapy clinic in Southern California. Dr. Mandel is also founder and first president of ASKP.

Sam Mandel

Cofounder & Chief Operating Officer, Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles

Sam Mandel is a lifelong mental health advocate & entrepreneur. Mandel started Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles with his father, Dr. Steven Mandel, in 2014 and has grown the clinic to be one of the most successful and well-respected ketamine infusion therapy clinics in the US. Mandel is responsible for the day-to-day operations of KCLA and manages its staff of 10. He oversees all non-clinical functions, including patient satisfaction, vendors, marketing, technology, development, & finance.

LINKS:

https://ketamineclinics.com/

TIMESTAMPS:

1:18: Ketamine is not new — supported War Vets in the 70s.

6:35 Among the first Physicians to apply Ketamine with patients.

6:53 In 2014 Many people considered it very experimental.

8:04 3 Different populations of patients.

9:10 Mental health benefits of Ketamine at anesthetic doses.

12:14 Spearheading the movement of using chemicals to promote better mental health.

15:10 Why is Ketamine so effective, so quickly?

17:05 Ketamine works on chemical level and experiential level.

23:50 Evidence-based approach.

28:42 Ketamine vs. Traditional treatment efficacy.

32:30 Ketamine is no longer a last resort.

34:49 Ketamine has no long-term side effects. Quality of Relief.

39:23 Ketamine is an activator rather than a depressant.

42:52 Working with my son.

45:05 Working with my father.

50:37 What about the 17% who don't experience benefits?

55:15 Is Ketamine frequently abused or addictive?

59:44 The largest cause of disability globally? Depression.

1:03:45 Ketamine is the fastest acting, safest, most effective anti-depressant.

1:04:34 Ketamine saves lives.
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