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Researchers at Yale have clinically demonstrated that ketamine can very rapidly reverse synaptic dysfunction tied to depression and stress. In other words, science just proved what zillions kids in the K hole have known for decades: Ketamine is a very effective way to make yourself feel good.
According to the study published in Science, Special K is incredibly effective where other antidepressants fall short or fail. Many types of depression are linked to deficiencies in the synaptic connections in the brain in regions tied to mood and cognition. Traditional antidepressants can reverse these deficiencies, but they often take a months of treatment to work. Researchers have discovered that ketamine can achieve the same results within hours. Obviously, we’re a long way from prescription horse tranquilizer, and as The Verge points out, the effectiveness of ketamine tapers off after about a week of use. It’s definitely not a long-term solution for chronic depression.
Doctors have been studying this connection for some time, and it’s nice to see that the official science is finally catching up with the DIY experimentation of a generation of burnouts. [Science via The Verge]
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Thanks for the deceptive title. Now what do I do with all these boxes of Special K?
My thoughts exactly.
I’m more concerned about my field of hyperactive horses…
I thought they were on about kellogg’s Special K cereal
“It’s official: Ketamine makes you feel good” – RIDICULOUS. The idiot who wrote this article was probably high on it when writing that headline… Whatever the scientific research shows, abusing this substance erodes the life out of thousands of people every year (to death) and a headline like that simply has no place anywhere. (be it a joke or anything.)
Perhaps mr Mario Aguilar should concentrate on writing about research in the the devastating effects of drugs such as Ketamine. Substance abuse is not the answer to anyone’s psychological problems and no drugs will never fill that “emptiness” we all feel at some point in our lives. DRUGS ARE DEATH + THEY CAN KILL YOU SLOWLY.
Substance abuse in any sort is damaging, however when prescribed and given measures states can be beneficial.
Perhaps you should read the article instead of just ejaculating words your argument would be less reactionary. Illegal substances *SHOULD* be researched to find a medical purpose in every form, and with crybaby reactionary responses will only stifle science and discourage people from being brave.
Or perhaps you are ok with dying from shock during an operation because ~illegal drugs~ (opiates) are used safely in hospitals everyday under the guidance of qualified professionals.
Well said. Too many people associate any drug use with drug abuse, when in fact most people use drugs with no significant issues.
They have their potential problems of course but that’s why we need a culture of education rather than prohibition, as a large number of humans will always use drugs. We always have, and always will.
C’mon, we all know you like the mushrooms smario… Or should I say SUPER Mario?
I think you are way to ignorant to be talking about drugs.
“Drugs are death”… Seriously. I think you need to stop reading the Daily Mail and smoke a bowl or snort a line before you jump on the anti bandwagon.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2009/nov/02/david-nutt-dangerous-drug-list Check the death count (“There were 23 ketamine-related deaths in the UK between 1993 and 2006.” AND THATS RELATED, its nourmaly due to ppl taking K and Alcohol).
Alcohol is the worst drug (due to number of deaths, broken familys and wasted taxes sorting out ppl on the weekend) and I bet your down in your local Friday when the whistle blows.
I’m not a depressive, but I have depressive tendencies due to being an introvert and K (in the short term) helped me out through University.
I have never been happier.
My girlfriend even commented on G video chat that I “had never looked happier”… Little did she know that I was taking the drug. (I’m still with her and yes she does know now).
Anyway I get a bit annoyed by people like you who feel the need to comment on things they don’t know due to anti drug propaganda.
It is holding us back from a day where we can have a serious discussion and rethink about the use of so called “illegal Drugs” to not hinder, but better society.
FOOD IS DEATH + CAN KILL YOU SLOWLY.
Substance misuse causes the problem, that’s true for ALL types of drugs and food.
I agree with the title, I’ve never been able to wear so much red clothing in all my life until I started eating Special K.