Neurobiological Mechanisms of Ketamine Use, its Addiction, and Withdrawal: A Mini Review.
Current reviews in clinical and experimental pharmacology March 3, 2025 Sin Hui Ng, Yu Zhao Lee, Ming Ye Hong et al. 2 citations
Ketamine, a substance used for anesthesia and known for inducing dissociation, can lead to addiction and the development of severe withdrawal symptoms. Ketamine alters brain networks before affecting somesthetic sensation. Ketamine abuse was especially prevalent in East and Southeast Asia, and its popularity has continued to expand globally in recent decades. Ketamine is gaining popularity in...