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title: 'Clinics offer ketamine to treat depression'
date: '04:06 05-01-2023'
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A growing number of studies have found that ketamine, an illegal street drug known for its psychedelic effects, used off label can be effective for people with treatment-resistant depression. While some people have seen benefits, some doctors are worried it's too unregulated. NBC’s Kate Snow reports for TODAY.