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Mechanisms of anti-depressant and anti- alcohol effects of ketamine in patients with alcohol use disorder

2026-09-30 β€’ Blossom Pulse

Article summary

This exploratory preprint reanalysed the KARE trial (n=96 adults with alcohol use disorder), pooling psychological-support conditions to compare three ketamine infusions with saline. Ketamine reduced anhedonia and repetitive negative thinking at three months, but not at six months. Effects were greater among participants with a family history of alcohol use disorder.

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