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Ketamine and Anxiety | Vibepedia

Ketamine and Anxiety | Vibepedia

Ketamine, a medication primarily used for anesthesia and pain management, has been found to have a complex relationship with anxiety. While it can induce dissoc

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Ketamine, a medication primarily used for anesthesia and pain management, has been found to have a complex relationship with anxiety. While it can induce dissociative anesthesia and provide pain relief, its use in treating anxiety disorders is still being researched. Studies have shown that ketamine can have both positive and negative effects on anxiety, depending on the dose and individual response. With its potential for hallucinogenic properties, ketamine's use in anxiety treatment is a topic of ongoing debate. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University and Stanford University are currently conducting studies on the use of ketamine in anxiety treatment. The use of ketamine in anxiety treatment has been discussed in various media outlets, including The New York Times and NPR.