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Texas considers tighter rules for ketamine therapy as use grows for mental health care - KVII
Anxiety & Depression (Google News) · April 30, 2026
In plain language
Texas officials are reviewing safety standards for ketamine therapy as it becomes a more popular treatment for depression and PTSD. The drug is often used when traditional mental health treatments have not worked for a patient. Because use is growing quickly, state medical leaders are considering stricter rules to ensure clinics provide the service safely. These potential changes aim to protect patients while they seek relief from difficult mental health conditions.
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Key takeaways
- Texas is considering tighter regulations for clinics offering ketamine therapy.
- The therapy is increasingly used for mental health conditions like depression and PTSD.
- Patients often turn to ketamine when other treatment options have failed.
- The Texas Medical Board is looking at ways to improve safety as the industry grows.
Texas considers tighter rules for ketamine therapy as use grows for mental health care KVII
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