When Did Ketamine Become a Depression Treatment?

When Did Ketamine Become Such a Popular Depression Treatment

Ketamine’s use as a depression treatment began in the early 2000s, after originally being used predominantly as a (very safe) anesthetic since its development in the 1960s. From the Yale study in 2000 to the FDA approval of ketamine, we review the last 20 years of growth.

Who Discovered Ketamine?

who discovered ketamine

Synthesized by Calvin Stevens, pushed through clinical trials by Domino and Corssen, and researched by more and more scientific and medical pioners: we explore prominent figures in ketamine’s development in the last 50+ years.