Street Drug Rapidly Eases Depression Symptoms

Ketamine, a hallucinogen called "Special K" by drug abusers, is an animal tranquillizer that has shown promising results at lifting the dark veil of depression in those for whom other treatments, including antidepressants and psychotherapy, have not helped.  Ketamine only works for a short period of time and researchers are looking for ways to extend its beneficial effects. In one of the latest trials of ketamine carried out in Britain, low doses of the tranquilizer showed...

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