The Rapidly Shifting Ketamine Landscape in the US
Samuel T. Wilkinson, Joseph J. Palamar, Gerard Sanacora
JAMA Psychiatry January 3, 2024 DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2023.4945 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractKetamine's use is expanding both as a medical therapeutic and as a recreational substance, raising concerns about potential risks. The authors discuss the need for increased research and surveillance to better understand and manage these dual trends.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Viewpoint Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Ketamine |
| Keywords | Recreational drug Recreational use Medicine Psychology |
| Citations | 41 |
| Key finding | Ketamine is increasingly used both medically and recreationally, necessitating more research and surveillance. |
Abstract
This Viewpoint discusses changes in the use of ketamine as a medical therapeutic and a recreational substance, the potential risks of use, and the need for increased research and surveillance.