KETAMINE
- SCI & TECH
News:
What is ketamine, the
drug involved in Matthew Perry’s death?
What's
in the news?
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More than a month after the “Friends”
actor Matthew Perry suddenly passed away, the Los Angeles County medical
examiner’s office released an autopsy report, saying Perry died from the “acute
effects” of ketamine.
Ketamine:
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Ketamine is a dissociative anaesthetic hallucinogen that has been used as an anaesthetic for animals since the 1960s
and was later approved for human use by
the US Food and Drug Administration.
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It is known for creating a feeling of
detachment from pain and the environment.
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In recent years, ketamine has gained
attention for its potential therapeutic effects in treating depression and
other serious mental health issues, especially in cases where traditional
therapies have not been effective.
Features:
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Ketamine is an anesthetic that has been
listed as a hallucinogen.
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It’s referred to as a “dissociative anesthetic hallucinogen” because it creates a feeling
of detachment from pain and the environment.
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Its effects include pain control,
forgetfulness, intoxication, dissociation, and euphoria.
Effects
of Ketamine:
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Some patients undergoing ketamine
treatment report positive experiences, describing it as a "reset button for the brain." During treatment sessions,
individuals may have pleasant visualizations and a sense of detachment, leading
to a reduction in the perceived weight of daily problems.
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Ketamine affects brain receptors that
traditional anti-depressants do not
target, leading to a psychedelic-like experience. This aspect is considered
by many to be integral to the drug's therapeutic effect.