The fast-acting drug offers a new way to treat depression and fathom its origins. Recent approval of a nasal spray promises to expand access, but much remains unknown about long-term use and the potential for abuse.
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Treating Addiction with Ketamine, NAD+ and Aftercare
Because of the ketamine treatment, many people feel relief from symptoms of PTSD, depression and anxiety, all of which can be triggers for relapse.
Curing Addiction with Ketamine, NAD+ and Aftercare
Because of the ketamine treatment, many people feel relief from symptoms of PTSD, depression and anxiety, all of which can be triggers for relapse.
Ketamine's Effect On Depression Examined
A new study offers a better understanding of the way ketamine helps lift depression symptoms.
Veterans Affairs To Offer Ketamine-Based Nasal Spray For Depression Treatment
The recently approved drug is said to relieve symptoms of depression as well as suicidal ideation in a short timeframe.
Club Drug Ketamine Nears FDA Approval for Depression Treatment
Ketamine can relieve the symptoms of depression, but it’s especially effective at reducing suicidal thoughts quickly, sometimes within 40 minutes.
Can Ketamine Use Trigger Opioid-Like Dependency?
Researchers investigated whether ketamine works on depression by acting like an opioid in the brain. Though ketamine has gained the support of some mental health professionals as a possible therapy for depression, a new study suggests that the drug’s anti-depressive qualities may also have a hidden and potentially dangerous side effect: ketamine may offer relief from depressive symptoms by… Continue reading Can Ketamine Use Trigger Opioid-Like Dependency?
Could Ketamine Replace Opioids In The ER?
A new study examined whether ketamine could work as an alternative to opioids for pain relief in an emergency room setting. Ketamine could be a viable option for acute pain relief, working at least as well as morphine, according to a new medical review. “Ketamine appears to be a legitimate and safe alternative to opioids… Continue reading Could Ketamine Replace Opioids In The ER?
New Generation Of Antidepressants On FDA Fast Track
The medications, which are still in development, may be able to help those who have not found success with currently available antidepressants. Pharmaceutical companies are honing in on the potential of ketamine and more to provide fast-acting antidepressant relief, Healthline reports. Two examples are Janssen Pharmaceuticals’ esketamine nasal spray and Allergan’s rapastinel (a different, but… Continue reading New Generation Of Antidepressants On FDA Fast Track