Ketamine could hold key to side-effect free antidepressant, scientists reveal | Science | News | The Independent

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A substance produced after taking the drug ketamine could be used to create a fast-acting anti-depressant without its harmful side-effects, according to scientists. Ketamine, which was banned in the UK in 2006 and made a class B drug in 2014, was initially used as a horse tranquiliser by vets but has latterly become better known for its use by clubbers and to facilitate date-rape.

Source: Ketamine could hold key to side-effect free antidepressant, scientists reveal | Science | News | The Independent