Ketamine's Second Act: A Fast-Acting Hope for Depression and PTSD

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A feature exploring how ketamine, once a club drug, is being repurposed to treat depression and PTSD, offering rapid relief for some patients while raising questions about long-term safety, access, and regulatory oversight as clinics expand and norms around use evolve.
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