Why ketamine is suddenly so popular

Ketamine has been rising in popularity now for years. The biochemistry and science of the drug is fascinating – leading to doctors, therapists and the general public using it more often. It potentially cures depression – while also being extremely dangerous. So what is going on with Ketamine, and why is everyone doing it now?

Created by: Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown
Written by: Gregory Brown
Edited by: Luka Sarlija
Drawn by: Gregory Brown

References and Further Reading:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-37463-3
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-40099-4
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41386-023-01675-4
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41746-025-01523-3
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/08/28/elon-musks-shadow-rule
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41386-025-02071-w

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