Ketamine is widely viewed as safe, effective, and well-tolerated for most people (with the exception of individuals with uncontrolled high blood pressure, history of psychosis, or heart rhythm problems). It was first approved by the FDA for use as an anesthetic in the 1970s.Low dose ketamine is considered safe when taken as prescribed by a medical provider. We strongly advise against the recreational use of ketamine since the strength and quality are uncertain and widely variable (it can be cut with a handful of substances).

Joyous provides a proprietary low dose ketamine protocol that is highly effective without the psychedelic experience. Our treatment utilizes a psycholytic dose that allows you to move beyond the superficial layers of your day-to-day mind, help heal unhealthy neural pathways, and help you achieve the clarity you need to live the life you deserve. Our treatment requires no down time, special conditions, or "trip sitters," because our dose is low enough to not cause an intense psychedelic experience, and our providers monitor patients' side effects and progress virtually. You can safely take our medication from the comfort of your home and continue to live your life.

You can cancel our no-commitment subscription at any time, as long as you do so before your refill has been sent out. Please contact customer care to cancel and you will be prompted to answer a few simple questions about why you are leaving so we can understand your unique situation and can improve our service. We will also provide you with some recommendations on what to do post-treatment to ensure you remain happy and healthy.

Currently, insurance companies do not cover our ketamine treatments or consultations. We do accept HSA and FSA funds if you utilize those accounts in your health care. Some insurance plans cover different forms of ketamine treatment, however these options are normally difficult to find and expensive. At Joyous, we do everything we can to keep our service and treatment plan as affordable as possible, because we believe that mental health care is a priority and not a privilege.

You're a good candidate for our treatment if you've tried therapy and/or traditional medication in the past and didn't feel like it was good enough, or the right kind of treatment for you. People who suffer from depression and anxiety commonly experience relief from our treatment even when other protocols failed.

Withdrawal symptoms are rare in a clinical setting, and our team creates a plan to help patients stop treatment safely when they feel they are ready. As time passes and the ketamine is out of your system, the neuroplasticity benefits may begin to dull, but can be reactivated by starting treatment again.