As ketamine continues to gain recognition for its medicinal uses—both as an anesthetic and a psychiatric treatment—the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is reiterating a critical message: Ketamine should only be used in medical settings under professional supervision. At-home use, it warns, is inappropriate and potentially dangerous.
While ketamine’s therapeutic benefits can transform care, its potency also makes it susceptible to misuse, especially when taken without