We generally become depressed when we are forced to be around ketamine (aka Special K) users, mostly because they are so boring, but science has now found a use for K that actually treats depression. Who knew that it could be both the cause and the cure?

It probably won't be widely prescribed any time soon, but K has shown promise in treating people with mental disorders who need quick relief. And the effects last a week, which is pretty impressive.

"This is not a subtle change," one of the researchers remarked. "It is almost like rebooting a computer. It is a chemical reboot."

Injection May Treat Depression Much Faster [Washington Post]