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People keep talking about ketamine. The drug has become a favorite of celebrities, billionaires and ordinary patients, many of whom view it as a potential miracle drug for depression and other mental ...

Ketamine’s rising popularity has created a paradox. While it’s hailed by some doctors as a breakthrough psychiatric treatment, it’s also driving a surge in addiction and harming people’s health. To ...

Elon Musk confirmed his doctor-supervised use of the drug ketamine to treat depression in an interview with Don Lemon, causing a spike in interest in the controversial drug that some doctors view as a ...

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“You may feel like you’re going to die — but you’re not. Your body is right here in this safe place and we are monitoring you to ensure you are safe.” That’s what Steph Mahrle, a 43-year-old ...

After an MDMA therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder dramatically failed to impress Food and Drug Administration advisers earlier this month, researchers are moving forward with another ...

When people use ketamine for depression under medical supervision, doctors don’t consider it highly addictive. But misuse can lead to addiction. Ketamine was originally developed as an anesthetic in ...

Could existing pills for certain manifestations of mental health disorders soon become old-fashioned approaches to treat such things as PTSD, depression, anxiety, and even chronic pain? The potential ...

The famous James Lee Williams, better known by the stage name The Vivienne, is a British drag queen, known for being appointed the first winner of the UK RuPaul's Drag Race. She died of a ketamine ...

Ketamine addiction is linked to high levels of physical health problems and psychological consequences, with nearly half of those affected not seeking support or treatment, new research has revealed.