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Ketamine

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Neuroscience
A master key
Published Fall 2023
Psychedelic drugs can reopen critical periods of brain development / Johns Hopkins Magazine
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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
Ketamine nasal spray, Spravato
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