New Frontiers in Ketamine Research: From Mechanisms of Action to Novel Psychiatric Treatment Approaches
American Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience August 17, 2023 Marcus C. Rosenhagen, Julien Elowe, Alberto Forte et al.
Ketamine, initially developed as a safer alternative to phencyclidine, has emerged as a groundbreaking treatment in psychiatric practice. It gained popularity after its approval by the FDA in 1970 for its analgesic properties and ability to induce altered consciousness while maintaining vital functions. In the 1990s, researchers discovered its rapid and potent antidepressant effects, especially...