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Understanding the risks of ketamine use
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Understanding the risks of ketamine use

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Ketamine has been around for decades, commonly used as an anesthetic in surgeries, to treat mental health and an FDA approved nasal spray. Dr. Akshay Syal reminds viewers that this drug can be particularly dangerous and breaks down the difference between ketamine sold in the streets versus use for therapy. Aug. 16, 2024

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