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Much remains unknown about using ketamine to treat depression — and Colorado doesn’t regulate it

Small studies show benefits, but long-term effects aren’t clear

At Boulder Mind Care, Dr. Wade Grindle gives ketamine to some patients to help with their depression on November 14, 2022 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
At Boulder Mind Care, Dr. Wade Grindle gives ketamine to some patients to help with their depression on November 14, 2022 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - MARCH 7:  Meg Wingerter - Staff portraits at the Denver Post studio.  (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
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Ketamine can work for some people whose depression wasn't helped by other treatments, but much remains unknown, and it's up to the patient to figure out if a provider is a good choice.
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