In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of ketamine—a substance once known as a party drug that is now revolutionizing mental health treatment, pain management, and anesthesia. We explore how ketamine works in the brain, its use in treating depression, PTSD, and chronic pain, and the science behind ketamine-assisted therapy. From the ER to the clinic to the club scene, we break down the myths, risks, and groundbreaking potential of this powerful drug.
Tune in for a look at the future of psychedelic medicine. Is ketamine the next big breakthrough in psychiatry, or are there hidden dangers we need to address? Let’s find out!
Resources:
https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/Ketamine-2020.pdf
https://journals.lww.com/ejanaesthesiology/fulltext/2017/09000/history_of_anaesthesia__the_ketamine_story___past,.2.aspx
https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/81236
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4933765/
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/ketamine-for-treatment-resistant-depression-when-and-where-is-it-safe-202208092797
https://www.webmd.com/depression/features/what-does-ketamine-do-your-brain
https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/ketamines-promise-severe-depression-grows-major-questions-remain
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03156504?tab=results
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