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What Ketamine Does to the Human Brain

Excessive use of the #drug can make anyone feel like they rule the world.
theatlantic.com/health/archive

"Musk has said he uses #ketamine regularly...

Musk’s “associates” worried that ketamine, “alongside his isolation and his increasingly embattled relationship with the #press, might contribute to his tendency to make chaotic and impulsive statements and decisions.”

→ What Ketamine Does to the #Human #Brain (via @carolannie)
theatlantic.com/health/archive

“[T]he #drug is reportedly popular among #SiliconValley’s #tech elite, and a feature at some wellness retreats, including those for #leadership development, corporate team building, or couples counseling”

#Musk has said he uses #ketamine regularly, so for the past couple of years, public speculation has persisted about how much he takes, whether he’s currently #high, or how it might affect his #behavior

The Atlantic · What Ketamine Does to the Human BrainBy Shayla Love

Not All Generics Are Created Equal: Study Exposes a 54% Higher Risk in imported generics from emerging economies like India

The results show that all generic drugs are not equal, even though patients are often told that they are, said John Gray, co-author of the study and professor of operations at The #Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business.

The issue seems to stem from regulatory oversight differences, as FDA inspections abroad are prearranged, potentially hiding quality concerns.

#medication #health #prescriptions #drug #OhioState

The study:

Noh, I. J., Gray, J., Ball, G., Wright, Z., & Parks, H. (2025). EXPRESS: Are All Generic Drugs Created Equal? An Empirical Analysis of Generic Drug Manufacturing Location and Serious Drug Adverse Events. Production and Operations Management, 0(ja).

doi.org/10.1177/10591478251319
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.11

:pdf: Peer Review Version: journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/1

How targeting teenage drug use before it starts seems to be paying off
PreVenture, a drug prevention program that began in Montreal, has been found to reduce the risk of substance use disorders in teens by offering them tools and strategies to cope with personality traits like impulsivity and anxiety.
#teenager #drug #prevention #health #Montreal #News
cbc.ca/news/health/teens-drug-

How targeting teenage drug use before it starts seems to be paying off
PreVenture, a drug prevention program that began in Montreal, has been found to reduce the risk of substance use disorders in teens by offering them tools and strategies to cope with personality traits like impulsivity and anxiety.
#teenager #drug #prevention #health #Montreal #News
cbc.ca/news/health/teens-drug-