Ketamine's Rapid Effects in Depression and OCD: Cause for Hope and Caution
Category: WELLNESS
Because ketamine has FDA approval, it can be prescribed legally by any physician. In fact, there are multiple private clinics advertising ketamine infusions, for a fee. But ketamine is still in an early stage of development for depression and OCD. I have my concerns and we need more evidence for its safe use in individuals suffering from these mental illnesses.
By Carolyn Rodriguez, M.D., Ph.D., Contributor
Assistant Professor at Stanford University, 2014-03-24