Ketamine Therapy Alaska

Alaska ketamine therapy FAQs

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How much does a ketamine infusion in Alaska cost?

There are many factors that influence the cost of ketamine infusions. In Alaska the average cost of a single infusion for a mental health condition is $686. This is $228 more than the national average of $458.[2]

One explanation for the $228 difference is that the cost of living in Alaska is 24.4% higher than the national average.

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Mental Health Statistics in Alaska

Ketamine, originally approved by the FDA as an anesthetic, is increasingly used off-label in Alaska to address various mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use disorders. A 2023 KFF analysis of the US Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey reported that in Alaska:

• 28.4% of adults in Alaska report symptoms of anxiety disorder, 0.2 percentage points higher than the national average of 28.2%.
• 22.9% of adults report symptoms of depressive disorder, 1.2 percentage points higher than the national average of 21.7%.
• 32.2% of adults report experiencing either anxiety or depressive symptoms, 0.1 percentage points lower than the national average of 32.3%.

This data underscores the mental health challenges residents of Alaska face, highlighting the importance of treatments like ketamine therapy.

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[1] 2020 US Census

[2] May 2024 Meeko Clinic Directory sampling