Sun May 18 04:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Mormon Wives Couple Turns to Ketamine Therapy for Relationship Healing
**SALT LAKE CITY, UT** – In a bold move documented on the second season of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” Jen Affleck and her husband Zac are exploring ketamine therapy in an attempt to address past traumas and improve their relationship. The episode shows the couple undergoing the treatment, which involves IV infusions of ketamine while wearing headphones and eye masks.
Ketamine, a drug known for its anesthetic and hallucinogenic properties, is gaining traction as a treatment for mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Experts explain that ketamine interacts with the brain’s neurotransmitter system, specifically by blocking the NMDA receptor. This action disrupts the flow of “go” signals in the brain, effectively acting as a “stop” signal and potentially breaking cycles of negative thinking and rumination.
“In the treatment of major depression disorder, ketamine can ‘stop’ some of that faulty thinking… ketamine can come in and silence that,” explains Dr. Shannon Eaton, a neuroscientist and Assistant Teaching Professor of Psychology at Arizona State University.
While ketamine is a legal medication with established medical uses, including anesthesia and sedation, its use in therapy is a more recent development. Experts emphasize that ketamine should only be administered under strict medical supervision due to potential risks and side effects. Recreational use of ketamine is illegal and carries significant dangers.
The Afflecks’ decision to undergo ketamine therapy raises questions about the intersection of faith and alternative treatments, as ketamine occupies a “gray area” within the Mormon Church. The show promises to explore the couple’s experience and the potential impact of the therapy on their relationship.
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