Ketamine effective for treatment-resistant depression: Clinical trial
A low-cost version of ketamine to treat severe depression has performed strongly in a double-blind trial that compared it with placebo.
Jul 13, 2023
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Organic Chemicals: News and Research on Ketamine
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Survey finds majority support for drug checking services
Data from the 2019 National Drug Strategy Household Survey examined support for drug checking services, analyzing between demographic, social, and substance use variables and the endorsement of drug checking.
Jul 5, 2023
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Study shows psychedelic drugs reopen 'critical periods' for social learning
Neuroscientists have long searched for ways to reopen "critical periods" in the brain, when mammals are more sensitive to signals from their surroundings that can influence periods of brain development. Now, researchers at ...
Jun 14, 2023
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Study finds ketamine is at least as effective as electroconvulsive therapy for treating major depression
A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham has found that subanesthetic intravenous ketamine was effective and not inferior to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for the treatment of non-psychotic, treatment-resistant ...
May 24, 2023
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Dramatic increase in illegal ketamine seized by authorities sparks concern over rising recreational use
A new analysis led by NYU Grossman School of Medicine and the National Drug Early Warning System (NDEWS) at the University of Florida found a 349% rise in seizures of illicit ketamine by drug enforcement throughout the United ...
May 24, 2023
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Psychedelic therapies for some mental illnesses will soon be legal, but experts still have questions
On 3 February 2023, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) made a surprising announcement. From 1 July, authorized psychiatrists will be able to prescribe MDMA for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ...
May 15, 2023
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Americans express worry over personal safety in annual anxiety and mental health poll
The results of an annual poll conducted by the American Psychiatric Association show that 70% of U.S. adults say they feel anxious or extremely anxious about keeping themselves or their families safe. While the number is ...
May 11, 2023
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New insights on how ketamine can lessen symptoms of depression but also cause dissociative side effects
Ketamine is useful for treating depression, but unfortunately, it can cause dissociative symptoms—such as having an out-of-body experience or feeling emotionally numb.
May 2, 2023
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A closer look at the neurobiology of psychedelic experiences
Nitrous oxide, colloquially known as laughing gas, has been used clinically as an anesthetic to dull pain since the 19th century. However, in smaller amounts, it can induce mind-altered experiences, including feelings of ...
Apr 25, 2023
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Psychiatrist discusses the complexities of ketamine treatment and the risks of at-home use
When administered correctly and under the supervision of a professional, ketamine can be a life-changing treatment for major depression. But following regulatory changes put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic that made ...
Apr 12, 2023
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