Ketamine: Misuse alert!
The ANSM alerts patients and users to the risks associated with the misuse of ketamine. THE ESSENTIAL The ANSM is ...
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Ketamine may be safe for children with depression
Ketamine may be a safe and effective option for treating depression in children. THE ESSENTIAL According to a new analysis ...
Read moreA ketamine nasal spray effective against migraine
Ketamine given as a nasal spray may prove to be a safe and effective treatment for chronic migraine, a study ...
Read moreDepression: ketamine would be as effective as electroconvulsive therapy
The effectiveness of ketamine in the management of treatment-resistant depression is not inferior to that of electroconvulsive therapy. THE ESSENTIAL ...
Read moreResistant depression: ketamine helps patients to be positive
French researchers have observed the positive effects of ketamine in patients with depression resistant to antidepressant treatments. In the future, ...
Read moreKetamine: looking at images of smiling people reinforces the antidepressant effect
The antidepressant effect of ketamine could be enhanced by simply looking at pictures of people smiling, a study has found. ...
Read moreWhy is ketamine an “express” antidepressant?
Ketamine, a fast-acting antidepressant, works by increasing the activity of newly created neurons. THE ESSENTIAL Ketamine reduces symptoms of depression ...
Read moreDepression: are we going to treat it with ketamine?
© iStockPhotoKetamine hydrochloride is a product used in France in human and veterinary anesthesia. At certain doses, which vary according ...
Read moreDepression: “the remarkable effect” of ketamine in seniors
© iStockPhotosSeveral studies measuring the effects of ketamine on depression have already been carried out. This anesthetic product used in ...
Read moreThe effects of ketamine on the brain
© Getty Images"Ketamine is the first antidepressant with a novel mechanism of action since the 1980s," said Janine Simmons, neuroscience ...
Read moreAlcoholism: ketamine facilitates withdrawal
Used in small doses and in addition to psychological monitoring, ketamine is associated with a longer period of abstinence. THE ...
Read moreDepression: how ketamine treats severe forms
A group of proteins called 4E-BP, involved in memory formation, are key to unlocking the antidepressant effect of ketamine in ...
Read moreResistant depression: ketamine nasal spray hits the market
Since October 1, a new drug against severe depression has been put on the market. However, its use is limited ...
Read moreKetamine could ‘switch off’ the brain
Scientists have discovered by working on sheep that ketamine can "unplug" the brain for a few minutes. The researchers see ...
Read moreA single dose of ketamine can reduce alcohol consumption
A simple infusion of ketamine combined with therapy can help addicts reduce their alcohol consumption. Every year, alcohol kills 3.3 ...
Read moreAlcoholism: ketamine could help reduce the desire to drink
Ketamine, an illicit mind-altering drug used as a general anesthetic, may help alcoholics decrease their drinking by changing the memories ...
Read moreDrugs: ketamine solutions classified as narcotics
Faced with the resurgence of abuse and diversion, injectable preparations based on ketamine will be subject to narcotics regulations.It is ...
Read moreHard drugs: from rave parties to playgrounds
3% of 14-17 year olds say they have used hard drugs like MDMA, cocaine or GHB. A figure that has ...
Read moreDepression and ketamine: assess the risk of addiction before generalizing the treatment
The effectiveness of ketamine in depression may come from its interaction with the opioid system in the brain. A data ...
Read moreDepression: Ketamine could heal in minutes
Ketamine is an illicit substance, used as a veterinary anesthetic. But, according to a new study, its intravenous administration has ...
Read moreDepression: nasal esketamine effective in mood disorders and suicide prevention
A new pilot study would show the potential benefit of an esketamine derivative by the nasal route, both for preventing ...
Read moreResistant depression: the nasal passage is bad for the administration of ketamine
According to a new pilot study in resistant depression, ketamine by the nasal route is accompanied by very large variations ...
Read moreResistant depression: in 24 hours, ketamine reduces suffering and suicidal thoughts
Two recent analyzes show that ketamine, a common anesthetic, revolutionizes the treatment of severe depression: it indeed reduces suicidal thoughts ...
Read moreDepression: ketamine injections to dispel thoughts of suicide
A new solution to prevent suicide? Researchers have proven the effectiveness of ketamine injections in calming suicidal thoughts. Its effects ...
Read moreKetamine: respect the dosages to avoid liver damage
Large doses of ketamine can cause serious damage to the liver. The health authorities ask to respect the dosages.The pain ...
Read morePost-traumatic stress: ketamine would prevent symptoms
Giving ketamine before exposure to a post-traumatic stress disorder helps reduce symptoms, study finds.Judging from its use in the party ...
Read moreDepression: are we going to cure it with ketamine?
© iStockPhotoKetamine hydrochloride is a product used in France in human and veterinary anesthesia. At certain doses, which vary according ...
Read moreThe effects of ketamine on the brain
© Getty Images"Ketamine is the first antidepressant with a novel mechanism of action since the 1980s," said Janine Simmons, head ...
Read moreThe diversion of drugs in full boom
The French followers of the high are turning more and more to the diversion of drugs. Reputable and "safe", they ...
Read moreDepression: the “remarkable effect” of ketamine in the elderly
© iStockPhotosSeveral studies measuring the effects of ketamine on depression have already been carried out. This anesthetic product used in ...
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