Once known as a “horse tranquilizer” drug or “Special K,” today, ketamine is being hailed as a new wonder drug for treatment-resistant conditions like depression and chronic pain. So what exactly is this mysterious drug, anyway? How does it work, and does it live up to the hype? 

Janelle Lassalle is a freelance writer and artist who specializes in producing cannabis and psychedelic content. Much of her work is data-driven and research-oriented, highlighting the therapeutic promise and potential of cannabinoids and other psychedelics as they continue to emerge.

Janelle has produced psychedelic content for a number of leading industry names including Field Trip, Psychedelic Support, and Mind Cure. You can find her writing in a number of top-tier publications including Forbes, VICE, and Rolling Stone by taking a peek at her website LassalleWorks.com or checking out her psychedelic-inspired artwork over at her Instagram @jenkhari.