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Ketamine is really beginning to excite the scientific and medical communities. The anesthetic properties of ketamine have long been known about, and ketamine has been used as such since the 1960s. Now, some other properties of ketamine are becoming more well known, including its use for the … [Read more...] about Why Ketamine May be a Secret Weapon Against Depression

Research from the Florida State University (FSU) is helping medical professionals gain a better understanding of ketamine and the chemical’s benefit potential beyond its traditional use as an anesthetic. A team from FSU has undertaken a study, the results of which could indicate that ketamine may … [Read more...] about New Research from Florida State University Shows Benefits of Using Ketamine for Men

Depression is a global problem, but it is one that affects the United States in a devastating fashion. Over the course of a year, it is estimated that 16 million adults sadly experience a major depressive episode over the course of any given year. Depression is linked to suicide, of course, and … [Read more...] about Treatment Resistant Depression – is Ketamine the Ideal Solution?

The results of a new clinical trial that have been published in The American Journal of Psychiatry have given hope that ketamine can be used as a treatment for cocaine addiction. In the trial it has been found that even just a single dose of ketamine can help people who are struggling with cocaine … [Read more...] about Study Shows Ketamine Treatment in Combination with Mindfulness Therapy Shows Promise to Combat Cocaine Addiction

Teens today have perhaps never been under so much pressure. Thanks to social media their whole lives seem to be under scrutiny, and their parents may have shared so much that their life history is available to anyone. In addition, they have to cope with uncertainties over jobs, gun safety and … [Read more...] about Can Ketamine Be Used to Treat Teen Depression?

The US Department of Veterans Affairs has approved a derivative of ketamine – more commonly known as an anesthetic – for the potential treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. The approved medication is known as Spravato, which is a brand name of esketamine, which itself is a molecular … [Read more...] about VA Approves Ketamine for PTSD Treatment

In March of this year, the FDA gave their approval to Spravato, which is a nasal spray that contains esketamine, which is itself derived from the anesthetic ketamine. Spravato has been approved as a prescription-only drug given – along with another form of anti-depressant – to people who are proving … [Read more...] about What Makes Using Ketamine for Depression So Different Compared to Other Options?

Research is still ongoing, but there is mounting evidence that ketamine – when taken in controlled circumstances - is a useful substance when it comes to treating depression. More and more women are turning to ketamine as a means of treating their depression, and are turning their lives around as a … [Read more...] about Why More Women are Turning to Ketamine to Treat Their Depression