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In the article, near the end, they suggest that scientists are looking into alternatives that work like Ketamine, but so far none work as fast as K. "Efforts t
by victorbstan 14y ago
In the article, near the end, they suggest that scientists are looking into alternatives that work like Ketamine, but so far none work as fast as K.
"Efforts to develop drugs that replicate the effects of ketamine have produced some promising results, but they do not act as quickly as ketamine. Researchers are investigating alternatives they hope can duplicate the efficacy and rapid response of ketamine."
So my question is, why not just administer K?
- Jtsummers 14y agoSide effects from abuse, and the short term (7-10 day) duration of the effect. If they can isolate the effective properties and recreate them, it's possible to find a drug or drugs that can solve those two problems. Also, it's unlikely that (due to it's potential for abuse) ketamine prescriptions will be handed out anytime soon. So patients can go in for weekly treatment, or researchers can find something more palatable to the current political climate.