This essay explores how ketamine operates as an anesthetic and as an antidepressant through separate but linked mechanisms. Drug repurposing is the application of a drug for a new medical use different from its original purpose, as indicated by the FDA. By comparison of peer-reviewed research on PubMed, NCBI, and clinical trials of ketamine's pharmacology, we find that the mechanism of its use...
Chronic stress, even at a young age, has become a major health concern with the harmful effects on cognition, mood, and well-being largely underestimated. Mindfulness interventions are well-recognized as effective strategies in stress management. However, we know less about the impact of mindfulness on physiological indicators such as hormones/neurotransmitters. This review study aims to...