Ketamine, a nonselective NMDA-receptor antagonist, is an emerging therapeutic for treatment-resistant depression and could also be a promising treatment for anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorders. However, preclinical studies in these areas lack methodological standardization, limiting clinical translatability. This review evaluates ketamine's anxiolytic potential in rodents by examining...
Abstract This chapter explores the emergence of the counterculture in the 1960s, a movement often misunderstood and stereotyped as a simple rebellion of “sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll.” Rooted in critiques of postwar American life, the counterculture rejects materialism, conformity, and traditional values, while seeking personal expression and spiritual exploration. It finds its voice through...