Ketamine spray can stop suicidal thoughts, study finds

An anesthetic that is also used as a ‘club drug’ can help people with dangerously suicidal thoughts, rapidly treating their depression and wish to die, researchers reported Monday.

The drug, called ketamine, has already been shown to help when given intravenously. Developers tried a nasal spray formulation that they thought might act more quickly and be easier to give.

The hope is to help patients hold on until more traditional anti-depressants and therapy have a chance to click in, developers said.

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