Intravenous ketamine for severe alcohol use disorder at Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital, Kenya: a case report

Intravenous ketamine for severe alcohol use disorder at Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital, Kenya: a case report

Abstract Background Alcohol use disorder is prevalent globally and in Kenya, and is associated with significant health and socio-economic consequences. Despite this, available pharmacological treatment options are limited. Recent evidence indicates that intravenous (IV) ketamine can be beneficial fo...

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Main Authors: Florence Jaguga, Philip Kirwa, Benson Gakinya, Imran Manji, Thomas Andale, Daniel Kinyanjui, Edith Kamaru Kwobah, Felicita Mwangi, Kituyi Werunga, Josephat Kerema, Charles Kwobah, Eunice Temet, Julia Songok, Wilson K. Aruasa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy
Subjects:
Ketamine
Off-label
Alcohol use disorder
Kenya
Case report
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-023-00519-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-023-00519-0

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