Moghaddam, Bita
Ketamine (MIT Press Essential Knowledge)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262542241
- author:
- Moghaddam, Bita
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 136
- Dimensions:
- 17.8 x 12.7 centimeters (0.37 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Neuropsychology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ketamine: A New Approach to Depression Treatment The history and science behind ketamine's emergence as a treatment for depression. Ketamine, once known as a combat anesthetic and club drug, has been rediscovered as a potential cure for depression. This book explores the biology of ketamine, its clinical use, and its recently discovered antidepressant effects. Bita Moghaddam, a leading researcher in neuropharmacology, explains the scientific history and mechanisms behind ketamine's effects on the brain. With clear explanations and concise language, she makes the complex science accessible to non-experts. This book provides a comprehensive overview of ketamine's development as a treatment for depression, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding this emerging field.
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