Ketamine Therapy New Orleans

New Orleans ketamine therapy FAQs

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How much does a ketamine infusion in New Orleans cost?

There are many factors that influence the cost of ketamine infusions. In New Orleans the average cost of a single infusion for a mental health condition is $500. This is $42 more than the national average of $458.[2]

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Mental Health Statistics in New Orleans

Ketamine, originally approved by the FDA as an anesthetic, is increasingly used off-label in New Orleans 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 Louisiana:

• 33.3% of adults in Louisiana report symptoms of anxiety disorder, 5.1 percentage points higher than the national average of 28.2%.
• 30.3% of adults report symptoms of depressive disorder, 8.6 percentage points higher than the national average of 21.7%.
• 39.1% of adults report experiencing either anxiety or depressive symptoms, 6.8 percentage points higher than the national average of 32.3%.

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

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[1] 2020 US Census

[2] May 2024 Meeko Clinic Directory sampling