Athens Ketamine Center

“I’ve dealt with treatment-resistant depression since I was 13 and have been in countless mental hospitals and long-term residential programs. At 18, I was told about ketamine infusion treatments along with Spravato, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Electroconvulsive Therapy, Vagus Nerve Stimulation, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Ketamine sounded the least scary of all the options. We initially considered Spravato because it was local, but a single session would cost 1,500 dollars for only 56 to 84 milligrams of esketamine. After this, we looked into other options and found Ashford Pain Solutions and Athens Ketamine Center. Athens Ketamine Center is not only cheaper but also has more ketamine in your infusion. I believe Athens Ketamine Center is life-saving. Being a new patient at 18 was so wildly different than me now, as a 20 year old! I used to not be able to drive a car and was also afraid of driving a car because of my intrusive suicidal ideations, but now I just finished my first full semester at University after I withdrew because of my mental health at 18! At this point, I have an infusion every 6 weeks, and I believe I’m somewhere near 300mg. Athens Ketamine Center is not only life saving but it also feels like family! Dr. Ashford really cares and is thoughtful. Mr. Vince is always so kind, helpful, and knowledgeable! Jada is so relatable, sweet, and funny! Ms. Alexa is so kind and gives a mature/helpful older sister vibe! Having emotional breakthroughs during ketamine infusions can be really hard, but I have personally experienced how caring, attentive, helpful, and soothing each and every person at Athens Ketamine Center is! This is totally worth the 2 hour drive!”

“I have CRPS and was feeling hopeless. Dr. Ashford, Vince, and Jada have immensely helped improve my quality of life. They care, listen, and are truly there for you as not just a patient, but a person. Thank you, for all you do!”

“After decades of trying every antidepressant imaginable and with the recent death of my Father, I was both desperate and more than willing to give ketamine treatment a try. I can honestly say that my experience at Athens Ketamine Center has been nothing short of a life changing difference in my mental health. I went from crippling hopelessness, worry, and depression to finally feeling optimistic about the future. I can not speak highly enough of the staff. Vince, Alexa, Jada, and Sarah all have been extremely helpful and supportive through this difficult time of my life. Each staff member takes the time to explain the treatment process, and answer any questions. They are very gifted and have a emphatic heart to truly help their patients. My quality of life is absolutely amazing now and I can finally enjoy life with my family and friends. I would most definitely recommend Athens Ketamine Center to anyone who is struggling with depression, anxiety, or pain. I can not imagine where I would be today without their help!”

“The staff does an excellent job at providing a safe and welcoming space for your treatments. The treatment itself has been a very powerful experience, doing more for my chronic anxiety and depression in just a few short sessions that I have spent years chasing with different therapies and anti-depressants. Vince and the nurses are there to support you at your own pace, just tell them what your needs are and they have suggestions if you don't know what to ask. Working through past traumas and the aftermath is very hard work, but the rewards of pushing through it with the help of these treatments has been more than worth it. It gave me back my hope.”