Dr Alan Howard talks about suicide in South Africa
Thandolwethu spoke to the Medical Director of Ketamine Clinics of South Africa who shared information on the growing rate of suicide.
There has been a threefold increase in calls to suicide hotlines globally since the onset of lockdown. With South Africa’s suicide rate already four-times the global average, this is an enormous concern.
Dr Howard briefly gave a description of how Ketamine infusion works, the success rate and the medical costs. He also shared informative information on how this differs from other treatments.
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Their vision is to aspire to provide unparalleled care and safety standards as the most trusted name in the field of Ketamine Infusion Therapy in South Africa.
They treat chronic disorders as well as mood disorders.
Ketamine is available illicitly on the street (and in clubs) – often known as ‘Special-K’. While intravenous ketamine infusion is given by professionals in a controlled and monitored medical environment is very safe, patients with resistant depression and suicidality should NEVER attempt to self-medicate with illicit ketamine.
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This is extremely dangerous. There are often contaminants and dosing is not controlled.
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