The Emerging Crisis in Non-Prescribed Ketamine Use: A Rapid Attenuation of Depression in Face of Abuse and “Chill-out” or Escapism Drug

Key Points

• This research focuses on understanding ketamine's effects on depression and its potential for misuse.
• Reviewed ketamine's mechanism of action in treating depression
• Examined the risks associated with non-prescribed use
• Outlined the implications for regulatory frameworks
• Ketamine shows rapid effects in alleviating depression symptoms
• Concerns arise regarding its psychoactive properties and potential for abuse
• Regulatory measures are needed to manage misuse risks