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Ketamine

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Neuroscience

Psychedelic drugs reopen 'critical periods' for social learning

Published June 14, 2023

Johns Hopkins scientists say the findings in mice offer a new explanation for how psychedelic drugs work

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Mental health

Psychiatrist: Ketamine isn't an opioid and treats depression in a unique way

Published Aug 2, 2019

In scientific journal letter, Hopkins psychiatrist Adam Kaplin disputes a study claiming ketamine is an opioid