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

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Keith G. Rasmussen, MD (Associate Professor of Clinical Neuroscience, Mayo Clinic)

Ketamine

The Story of Modern Psychiatry's Most Fascinating Molecule

Keith G. Rasmussen, MD (Associate Professor of Clinical Neuroscience, Mayo Clinic)

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American Psychiatric Association Publishing
20 July 2024

Psychiatry

Few substances are as enigmatic as ketamine. Is it an effective anesthetic? A useful tool for the psychiatrist? A doorway to transcendence and spiritual awakening? A dangerously addictive drug? The opinions are as plentiful as the individuals who encounter it.

As its use in the psychiatric setting expands, however, it's important for clinicians and patients alike to move past preconceived notions and misconceptions and truly understand ketamine: its history, its uses, its effects, and what the future might hold.

They'll find no better resource than Ketamine: The Story of Modern Psychiatry's Most Fascinating Molecule. Meticulously researched, engagingly written, and comprehensive in scope, this book traces ketamine's history, examining:

• Its origins as an alternative to PCP as an analgesic and anesthetic • The consequences of its widespread use as a recreational drug • Its complex pharmacology • Its role in understanding and treating schizophrenia • Its use to manage chronic pain, depression, anxiety disorders, and other conditions

Each chapter beings with key points that frame the discussion and synthesize the information that follows. The guide concludes with hundreds of references that invite the reader to further study. Far from simply a dry chronology of ketamine, this book is a well-rounded exploration of a substance of tremendous consequence to psychiatry and neurology alike.

By: Keith G. Rasmussen MD (Associate Professor of Clinical Neuroscience Mayo Clinic)
Imprint: American Psychiatric Association Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 13mm
ISBN: 9781615375448
ISBN 10: 1615375449
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 20 July 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1. The Discovery of PCP Chapter 2. The Birth of Ketamine Chapter 3. Recreational Use of Ketamine: The World Discovers the K-Hole Chapter 4. Pharmacology of Ketamine Chapter 5. The Ketamine Model of Schizophrenia Chapter 6. Ketamine for Chronic Pain Chapter 7. Ketamine for Depression Chapter 8. Other Uses of Ketamine in Psychiatry: Anxiety Disorders, Substance Use, and Psychotherapy Augmentation Chapter 9. Is Ketamine a Neuroprotectant or Neurotoxin?

Keith G. Rasmussen, M.D., is Professor of Psychiatry at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.