Ketamine: The Story of Modern Psychiatry's Most Fascinating Molecule

Few  substances are as enigmatic as ketamine. Is it a particularly effective  anesthetic, a psychiatric tool, a path to transcendence and spiritual  enlightenment, or a dangerously addictive drug? Opinions abound,  reflecting the diverse experiences of those who encounter it.

As  ketamine's psychiatric applications expand, however, it's vital for  clinicians and patients to move past misconceptions and more fully  understand its history, uses, effects, and future potential. Ketamine: The Story of Modern Psychiatry's Most Fascinating Molecule is a meticulously researched, engagingly written exploration of ketamine's evolution.

From  its roots as a PCP alternative, to its widespread use as a recreational  drug, to its role as a therapeutic agent, this book explores ketamine's  history, its complex pharmacology, and its use in treating  schizophrenia, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and other conditions.

Far  from being simply a dry chronicle, this is an engaging, revealing, and  comprehensive exploration of a substance of tremendous consequence to  psychiatry and neurology.