Researchers at the University of Virginia Brain Institute and UVA School of Medicine will conduct a trial to see if the powerful anesthetic ketamine can save patients from prolonged, life-threatening seizures. (Illustration by John DiJulio, University Communications)

The University of Virginia (UVA) is spearheading a nationwide clinical trial exploring a new treatment option for prolonged seizures.

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Respondents who said they used other drugs recreationally were also likelier to say they used ketamine during the past year than those who reported no past-year drug use.

Johnson & Johnson's ketamine-derived nasal spray has been approved as a standalone treatment to fight depression for those who had an inadequate response to oral antidepressants.

So, the UK government is considering reclassing ketamine as a Class A drug. The Home Office asked the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs to “carefully consider” the issue. Do you think ketamine should count as a Class A drug? Vote on our poll to tell us how how feel about this issue.

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A multidisciplinary approach, including ketamine withdrawal and symptom management, is essential to mitigate long-term complications.

Because it is still awaiting approval, Medicare does not typically cover the use of ketamine infusion for treating mental health conditions. However, they may cover the FDA-approved nasal spray, Spravato, which contains a derivative of ketamine called esketamine.