Not every client who is suffering is a good candidate for KAP. Discernment matters. Timing matters. Safety matters. Some rule-outs are medical and non-negotiable. Intranasal esketamine, for example, is contraindicated for people with: Certain vascular conditions A history of intracerebral hemorrhage Hypersensitivity to ketamine Ketamine can also cause transient increases in blood pressure, which means cardiovascular risk must be taken seriously and screened medically. Other c

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