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.

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.

Musk himself has said he uses the drug to treat depression, and he's frequently posted about it on X generally over the years.

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

An international drug ring accused of trafficking ketamine into Australia has been dismantled in Europe with the help of the Australian Federal Police. Eleven people have been charged in the alleged drug plot involving Ketamine being smuggled into Australia from Spain, with the drugs concealed inside Christmas toys and household items.

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Jeni Larmour died after taking ketamine on her first night at Newcastle University back in September 2020. Sandra Larmour, Jeni’s mum, is now calling for the reclassification of the drug, claiming that it should be “urgently approved”, BBC reports.

Investigators said they found more than 32 kilograms of ketamine during the 16-month operation.

Sara Kachach, 31, an ex-drug and alcohol and recovery practitioner nurse at HMP Manchester, used her position to bypass security and bring in illicit items.

The US FDA has approved the first of its kind ketamine-based nasal spray which is supposed to act as a standalone therapy for treatment-resistant depression.