More Than 50% Of Americans Misuse At-Home Ketamine Intended For Depression Treatment

More than half (55%) of Americans who have tried at-home ketamine therapy for depression treatment reported that they had either accidentally or purposefully used more than the recommended dose, according to a consumer survey. Reports of misuse were higher, at 58%, among young adults between ages 20 and 40. About 40% of those surveyed overall said they are uncomfortable with the idea of at-home ketamine therapy.

Of those surveyed, 21% said they used ketamine or other psychedelic drugs to self-treat anxiety, depression, or other mental illness. This includes 41% of those surveyed from Generation Z (those born . . .