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JUL 15, 2021 8:13 AM PDT

Ketamine's Effects on Pain and Mental Health

WRITTEN BY: Annie Lennon

Ketamine is receiving increasing amount of attention both for its effects in mental health- particularly in depression- and as an anaesthetic. That said, here's a summary of how the drug works throughout the body for both pain and mental health.

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About the Author

Annie Lennon

Bachelor's (BA/BS/Other)

Annie Lennon is a writer whose work also appears in Medical News Today, Psych Central, Psychology Today, and other outlets.

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