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A long, strange trip: Ketamine treatment in psychiatry.

David Nutt, Celia J. A. Morgan, David Erritzøe, Kyle T. Greenway, Allan H. Young

J Psychopharmacol October 27, 2025 DOI: 10.1177/02698811251379393 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed
Intervention Ketamine
Topics Ketamine Esketamine
Keywords Powerful compound Anesthetic Mental health treatment Depression treatment Severe depression Mood disorders Challenging psychiatric conditions Novel therapies Promising new frontier Surprising discovery Rapid relief Quick significant relief
Citations 2
Key points Argues that ketamine offers a rapid-acting treatment for depression but that further research is required to determine its long-term safety and optimal use.

Abstract

A long, strange trip: Ketamine treatment in psychiatry.

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