Ketamine: From Anesthetic to Therapy

Ketamine, initially developed as a surgical anesthetic to replace the problematic PCP, has gained attention for its therapeutic potential. Researchers have found that ketamine's dissociative state, similar to psychedelics like psilocybin, can promote personal growth and enhance artistic and intellectual expression. Sub-anesthetic doses of ketamine have shown promise in resolving serious mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. Its efficacy in treating treatment-resistant depression has been particularly noteworthy, offering new hope for individuals struggling with this condition.