Category: Insights

2024 showcased another impressive year for ketamine research, with 1,831 articles exploring its therapeutic potential. From its ability to alleviate treatment-resistant OCD to fostering empathy and social connection, ketamine continues to redefine mental health treatments. Notable breakthroughs include studies linking awe to improved depression outcomes and real-world evidence of ketamine’s effectiveness for PTSD when combined with psychotherapy. As the field evolves, 2025 promises further insights into ketamine’s role in mental health, pain management, and the integration of psychotherapy to optimize outcomes.

A Hypothetical Survival Scenario Ketamine is one of the most multifaceted and potent drugs available today. Its diverse applications, from pain relief to psychotherapeutic treatments, make it a remarkable asset in emergency and therapeutic settings. In 2023, an intriguing question was posed to a group of 20,000 Emergency Physicians on Facebook: “If you were stranded as the Medical Director with a group of a dozen random people on a desert island and had unlimited amounts of only one medication, what would it be?” The overwhelming choice was ketamine, garnering 57% of the vote. Doxycycline, a versatile broad-spectrum antibiotic, claimed second