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·August 11, 2021·4 min read

New Findings on How Ketamine Prevents Depression

A new study provides novel mechanistic insights into how ketamine exerts its antidepressant effects for those with depression.

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·July 5, 2021·2 min read

Psychedelic Spurs Growth of Neural Connections Lost In Depression

One dose of psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in magic mushrooms, increases dendritic spine density within 24 hours. The neurobiological changes lasted for a month following psilocybin exposure. Additionally, mice subjected to stress showed behavioral improvements and increased neurotransmitter activity after psilocybin exposure.

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·May 16, 2019·5 min read

Ketamine: The illicit party psychedelic that promises to heal depression

Ketamine, an anesthetics which has been commonly used as an illicit party drug, is helping people overcome depression. The drug works rapidly and provides lasting relief from depressive symptoms for weeks after exposure. Researchers are examining how ketamine works in the brain to help positively influence behavior in those with mood disorders.

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·June 1, 2020·4 min read

How ketamine combats depression

Ketamine increases the number of serotonin 1B receptors. Ketamine binds to serotonin 1B receptors, reducing the release of serotonin and increasing the release of dopamine.

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·December 12, 2016·3 min read

Antidepressant Effects of Ketamine Can Be Separated From Potential Side Effects

Ketamine may improve brain functions involved in mood regulation, researchers report.

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·September 29, 2016·4 min read

Alcohol Shown to Act in Same Way as Rapid Antidepressants

Researchers report alcohol produces the same neural and molecular changes as drugs that have proven to be rapidly effective antidepressants.

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·July 17, 2021·3 min read

Hope For Psychosis Sufferers

A new model of schizophrenia opens the door to a better understanding of, and therapeutic options for brain dysfunction that is at the root of psychosis.

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·January 9, 2023·12 min read

The Rebirth of Psychedelic Medicine

Often considered dangerous, mind-altering drugs, researchers are turning to the study of psychedelic therapies as a potential to treat an array of psychiatric conditions including depression and PTSD.

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·February 20, 2023·4 min read

Ketamine Could Be Effective Treatment for Cocaine-Use Disorders

Those with cocaine use disorder who were administered ketamine for depression or pain experienced two-to-four times higher remission rate.

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·May 18, 2016·5 min read

How Depression and Antidepressant Drugs Work

A new study shows the effectiveness of ketamine in treating depression in a mouse model of the disease and also helps bring together two hypotheses for the cause of depression.

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·February 8, 2017·4 min read

Ketamine May Prevent PTSD Symptoms

A new study reports a single dose of ketamine given a week before a stressful even can act as a buffer against PTSD.

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·August 30, 2021·3 min read

Brain Cells Conduct Antidepressant Action Even in the Absence of Activity

In the absence of neural activity, BDNF expression can still be activated. The findings shed light on how therapeutic ketamine used has an antidepressant effect and how it works in both the long and short term.

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ketamine

New Findings on How Ketamine Prevents Depression

Psychedelic Spurs Growth of Neural Connections Lost In Depression

Ketamine: The illicit party psychedelic that promises to heal depression

How ketamine combats depression

Antidepressant Effects of Ketamine Can Be Separated From Potential Side Effects

Alcohol Shown to Act in Same Way as Rapid Antidepressants

Hope For Psychosis Sufferers

The Rebirth of Psychedelic Medicine

Ketamine Could Be Effective Treatment for Cocaine-Use Disorders

How Depression and Antidepressant Drugs Work

Ketamine May Prevent PTSD Symptoms

Brain Cells Conduct Antidepressant Action Even in the Absence of Activity

Mapping Ketamine’s Impact on the Brain

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