Ketamine Therapy North Carolina

North Carolina ketamine therapy FAQs

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How much does a ketamine infusion in North Carolina cost?

There are many factors that influence the cost of ketamine infusions. In North Carolina the average cost of a single infusion for a mental health condition is $475. This is $17 more than the national average of $458.[2]

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Mental Health Statistics in North Carolina

Ketamine, originally approved by the FDA as an anesthetic, is increasingly used off-label in North Carolina 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 North Carolina:

• 21.1% of adults in North Carolina report symptoms of anxiety disorder, 7.1 percentage points lower than the national average of 28.2%.
• 17.% of adults report symptoms of depressive disorder, 4.7 percentage points lower than the national average of 21.7%.
• 24.9% of adults report experiencing either anxiety or depressive symptoms, 7.4 percentage points lower than the national average of 32.3%.

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

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[1] 2020 US Census

[2] May 2024 Meeko Clinic Directory sampling