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Ketamine, a drug once popular in the club scene, is now psychiatrists' secret weapon against depression. Perhaps you've heard of it, either from celebrities' personal stories — such as former NBA ...

Share on Pinterest A new study found that ketamine infusion is comparable to electroconvulsive therapy in treating major depressive disorder. Aitor Diago/Getty Images Major depression is a severe ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Once seen as nothing more than an anesthetic or a recreational drug, ketamine ...

From operating rooms to dance floors, Ketamine's popularity is soaring. But what makes it so appealing - and why is it riskier than many think? Julian Stratenschulte/dpa The death of "Friends" star ...

Researchers have identified a specific structural change in the brain that appears to track with the relief of depressive ...

Share on Pinterest New research finds that ketamine may be a more effective treatment for severe depression than electroconvulsive therapy. damircudic/Getty Images A new study compares ketamine with ...

A slow-release, twice-a-week ketamine tablet significantly reduced depression symptoms, according to the results of a clinical trial. The tablet can be taken at home without medical supervision, ...

Commonly prescribed antidepressants, like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have benefited many patients. Nevertheless, partial response or no response to these antidepressants is ...

Ketamine was no more effective than placebo in reducing depressive symptoms in surgical patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), results of a new study, which contradict prior research, suggest.

The study looked at a different form of ketamine than street drug 'Special-K' Ketamine, often associated with street drug "Special-K" and also a hospital-grade anesthetic, could be a breakthrough, ...