Spravato Treatment

Spravato treatment works by providing rapid relief from mental health symptoms that may fuel substance use behaviors. Underlying causes like depression can cause or worsen addiction. So, by targeting these problems at their source, clients can set themselves up for success throughout the rest of their treatment. 

At Relevance Recovery, our team of clinical professionals can administer appropriate doses of Spravato to help clients achieve their treatment goals. Many who use Spravato experience almost instant changes to their mood, outlook, and energy levels, all of which can make it far easier to navigate the trickier parts of recovery.

Targeting treatment-resistant depression

Spravato can effectively treat depression symptoms even in people who haven’t experienced success with multiple oral medications. Unlike other antidepressant treatments, esketamine increases levels of glutamate, which is the brain’s most abundant chemical messenger. Professionals believe that increasing the number of neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) the brain has access to facilitates better communication between brain cells, thus increasing mood and cognitive function. 

But while conventional medications increase levels of chemicals like serotonin and dopamine, esketamine hones in on the messengers your brain uses the most, not just those often linked to mood. This may offer a more well-rounded approach to depression treatment, effectively giving the brain a “reset” that may negate chemical imbalances. 

Helping the brain create new connections

Untreated mental health conditions like depression can cause long-term brain damage and shrinkage in the hippocampus, the region responsible for memory and learning. But Spravato treatment may be able to counteract these harmful effects.

Some animal studies reveal that esketamine can reverse stress-related changes to the brain, which makes it the only antidepressant treatment that’s capable of promoting actual growth. 

Creating a sense of hope

Giving people the chance to live without their mental health symptoms often shows them that recovery is possible. Even if depressive symptoms continue to come and go, knowing what it’s like on the other side gives many clients. 

Spravato addiction treatment essentially offers a peek at the rewards that can come from sobriety and long-term support. For many, it’s far easier to overcome challenges and stay on track with treatment goals with this feeling in mind.