Ketamine

From anesthetic to antidepressant

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Once confined to operating rooms, ketamine is now reshaping mental health treatment. We cover its rapid antidepressant effects, clinics, controversies, and integration into modern care.

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Eulas Clinics: Bringing Ketamine Treatment to Scotland

Scotland’s first ketamine therapy clinic is working to help patients with depression, anxiety, addiction, and…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
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How Long Does Ketamine Work for Depression?

Clinical studies show that ketamine can reduce depressive symptoms within hours in some patients, particularly…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
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Inside Europe’s First Residential Ketamine Therapy Retreat

A short flight from mainland Europe, people are traveling to Malta for retreat-style care and holistic healing.

Written by: Jason Najum
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How Long Does Ketamine Pain Relief Last? From Infusion to Recovery

How long ketamine pain relief lasts depends on the dose, the type of pain, and…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
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Ketamine vs Psilocybin vs MDMA in Therapy: Three Emerging Paths to Emotional Healing

Explore how ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA differ: each offers a unique approach to mental health,…

Written by: Clara Bennett
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From 36 Beers a Day to Sober: How Ketamine Therapy Helps Beat Alcohol Addiction

States of Mind takes a closer look at major UK research into new treatments for alcohol use disorder.

Written by: Martha Allitt
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New Solutions for Anorexia: Expanding Conventional Therapy

How innovative therapies could change recovery rates for anorexia nervosa — one of the hardest…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
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For Severe Depression, Ketamine Works in Hours. Could It Save Lives?

Research confirms ketamine’s quick effect on treatment-resistant depression and its symptoms.

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
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Is Ketamine Legal? A Global Guide to Ketamine's Official Status

See how ketamine is regulated from the U.S. to Asia, including FDA approval, off-label use, and more.

Written by: Jason Najum
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5 Ketamine Clinics in the UK: Integrating Medicine and Psychedelic Healing

Alternative mental health care in modern ketamine clinics — for those unresponsive to conventional treatments.

Written by: Clara Bennett
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What Is Ketamine Therapy and How to Choose the Right Clinic?

Considering ketamine therapy for depression or anxiety? Learn what to expect.

Written by: Clara Bennett

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Ketamine vs Psilocybin vs MDMA in Therapy: Three Emerging Paths to Emotional Healing

Explore how ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA differ: each offers a unique approach to mental health,…

Written by: Clara Bennett
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Ketamine for Mental Health: A Deep Look into Science-Based Treatment

Once an anesthetic, ketamine is now approved for treating resistant depression. How did it happen?

Written by: Jason Najum
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Ketamine Therapy: Medical Potential & Recreational Risks

Ketamine use is on the rise, both medically and recreationally. There are big differences. We…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
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Ketamine Clinics in the UK: Integrating Medicine and Psychedelic Healing

States of Mind explores ketamine therapy and what to know when considering a ketamine clinic…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Grischa Judanin
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Eulas Clinics: Bringing Ketamine Treatment to Scotland

Scotland’s first ketamine therapy clinic is working to help patients with depression, anxiety, addiction, and…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
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I Went to The Netherlands For A Legal Psychedelic Therapy Retreat

States of Mind's Senior Editor experiences legal psilocybin therapy — the first part in a…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
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How Long Does Ketamine Work for Depression?

Clinical studies show that ketamine can reduce depressive symptoms within hours in some patients, particularly…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
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How Ibogaine Is Helping Veterans Rewire Trauma and Redefine Strength

A powerful psychedelic plant offers military veterans and trauma survivors a new perspective on healing.

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
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