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Chapters & Sections (45)
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00:00
NPR Sponsorship and Show Hook
00:30
Social Isolation and Drug Use Context
01:01
Host Introduction and Podcast Theme
01:33
Guest Introduction and Research Focus
02:05
Ketamine Definition and Effects Overview
02:35
Medical Uses and Anesthetic History
03:06
Recreational Use and Mood Alteration
03:37
Dose-Response and User Experience Spectrum
04:09
Statistical Trends in Recreational Use
04:39
Health Risks and Legal Status
05:10
Cultural Shifts in Drug Perception
05:40
Ketamine’s Role in Social Interaction
06:10
Neural Mechanisms and Anxiety Modulation
06:41
Historical Context of Ketamine in Media
07:48
High-Dose Ketamine and Cosmic Imagery
08:19
Low-Dose Ketamine for Social Connection
08:51
Ketamine’s Mood‑Lifting Effects and Clinical Use
09:21
Mental Health Trends and Ketamine Appeal
09:51
Alcohol vs. Ketamine for Inhibition Reduction
10:22
Safety Concerns with Alcohol and Ketamine Mixing
10:54
Ketamine’s Short Duration Compared to Club Drugs
12:56
Historical Drug Eras and Ketamine’s Rise
13:26
Ketamine as a Therapeutic Tool in Social Settings
15:00
Blurring Lines Between Recreational and Clinical Use
15:32
Recreational Use for PTSD Relief
16:03
Ketamine as a Modern Drug in Historical Perspective
16:34
Comparing Ketamine to Other Long-Standing Drugs
17:07
Potential Risks and Side Effects of Recreational Use
18:10
Intent, Preparation, and Community Support
19:44
Safety Precautions: Testing for Fentanyl and Avoiding Solo Use
20:45
Closing Remarks, Credits, and Listener Engagement