Ketamine As A New Therapeutic Option For The Management Of Mental Disorders
European Psychiatry June 1, 2022 M. Turki, O. Abidi, S. Ellouze et al. 1 citation
Ketamine, traditionally used for anesthesia, shows promise as a rapid-acting treatment for several mental disorders that have not responded to other therapies. Its effectiveness in reducing suicidal thoughts has been reported. For treatment-resistant anxiety disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, ketamine may offer a therapeutic option, with rapid anxiety-reducing effects noted in social anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder. In eating disorders, ketamine use was associated with complete remission of severe anorexia nervosa, including return to normal weight and reduced body preoccupations. When used alone or with other therapies, ketamine reduced alcohol and substance use, prolonged abstinence, reduced craving, and enhanced motivation. Side effects and short duration of action limit its use.