Emily Amador

Ketamine-enhanced psychotherapy for smoking cessation: A pilot study of feasibility, safety, and clinical outcomes.

Journal of Psychopharmacology September 25, 2026 Jennifer Jones, Joseph Redding, Emily Amador

Tobacco use remains a leading preventable cause of morbidity and mortality. Although several pharmacotherapies and behavioral treatments for tobacco use disorder (TUD) exist, their overall efficacy is modest, underscoring the need for innovative treatment approaches. Ketamine, a rapid-acting glutamate receptor antagonist with neuroplasticity-enhancing properties, has shown promise in the...