Ketamine has received a Hollywood makeover. It used to be known as a rave drug (street name special K) and cat anesthetic. However, in recent years, some doctors have prescribed ketamine to treat ...

UB neuroscientists have identified the binding site of low-dose ketamine, providing critical insight into how the medication, often described as a wonder drug, alleviates symptoms of major depression ...

For individuals facing conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, or chronic pain, the journey to effective treatment can be long and frustrating. Traditional medications, such as SSRIs, may not always ...

In the last decade, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) has reshaped how clinicians and researchers think about treatment-resistant depression and trauma. This combination of rapid-acting ...

Ketamine is a highly effective, fast-acting antidepressant that works even for patients who have not responded to other medications. However, the brain mechanisms important for these rapid treatment ...

It's a topic that has long captivated doctors, scientists and the public — what exactly happens in your brain when you're oblivious on the operating table? Some anesthesia drugs work in a ...

Ketamine’s rising popularity has created a paradox. While it’s hailed by some doctors as a breakthrough psychiatric treatment, it’s also driving a surge in addiction and harming people’s health. To ...

“You may feel like you’re going to die — but you’re not. Your body is right here in this safe place and we are monitoring you to ensure you are safe.” That’s what Steph Mahrle, a 43-year-old ...

The clinic specializes in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD that are resistant to traditional therapies.