Ketamine Therapy District of Columbia

District of Columbia ketamine therapy FAQs

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How much does a ketamine infusion in District of Columbia cost?

There are many factors that influence the cost of ketamine infusions. In District of Columbia the average cost of a single infusion for a mental health condition is $482. This is $24 more than the national average of $458.[2]

One explanation for the $24 difference is that the cost of living in District of Columbia is 48.7% higher than the national average.

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Mental Health Statistics in District of Columbia

Ketamine, originally approved by the FDA as an anesthetic, is increasingly used off-label in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia:

• 25.6% of adults in District of Columbia report symptoms of anxiety disorder, 2.6 percentage points lower than the national average of 28.2%.
• 20.1% of adults report symptoms of depressive disorder, 1.6 percentage points lower than the national average of 21.7%.
• 30.7% of adults report experiencing either anxiety or depressive symptoms, 1.6 percentage points lower than the national average of 32.3%.

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

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[1] 2020 US Census

[2] May 2024 Meeko Clinic Directory sampling