Ketamine: the party drug that could cure depression?

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The Truth About Ketamine: Depression Cure, Health Fad, or Placebo?
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One week ago, Matthew Perry’s autopsy report came back, finding that the ‘Friends’ actor died from the acute effects of ketamine overdose. His death has sharpened focus on the popular and controversial drug. Ketamine has been hailed as a miracle cure for depression and anxiety, c ...  Show more

Your Brain On... Ketamine
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For decades, ketamine has mainly been used as an anaesthetic, but in more recent years, it's gained popularity in mental health treatment.

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How Ketamine is Changing Depression Treatment – Dr. John Krystal Explains
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Dr. John Krystal, a leading psychiatrist and neuroscientist, explains how ketamine works in the brain, why it’s revolutionizing depression treatment, and what the future holds for psychedelic-assisted therapy. His journey to discovering the revolutionary benefits of Ketamine trea ...  Show more

The Wild West of Ketamine Treatment
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New developments in actor Matthew Perry’s death are shining a light on the ethics and efficacy of using ketamine as a therapeutic drug. To learn more about the promise and pitfalls of ketamine treatment, CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta turns to David Feifel, on ...  Show more