Ketamine for depression - A Powerful but Tricky Solution

Dr. Tracy Marks discusses ketamine, a drug known for its anesthetic and antidepressant properties. While not FDA-approved for depression, ketamine shows rapid improvement in depressive symptoms and suicidality. The video covers ketamine's infusion process, side effects, and the development of nasal spray formulations like Spravado. Challenges include treatment costs, insurance coverage, and finding trained providers. Despite these, ketamine remains a promising option for treatment-resistant depression.

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