The unexpected potential of ketamine

Ketamine was first developed as an anaesthetic, and today is taken by some as a party drug. But since 2000, research has emerged showing it is also helpful as a medication for some people with treatment-resistant depression. While initial studies used ketamine injections, recent research has shown the advantages of taking it in oral form. Now clinical trials are underway to determine if a New Zealand-developed ketamine pill is safe and effective enough to get the regulatory tick. Sign up to the Our Changing World monthly newsletter for episode backstories, science analysis and more. … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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This episode was published on Apr 13, 2026.

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