Ketamine

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ICE arrested three employees of a Honesdale restaurant late last week. And a ketamine clinic in Luzerne County hopes to reduce stigma around medical use of the drug.

The Good Drop ketamine clinic in Avoca treats patients with treatment-resistant depression, chronic pain and anxiety. While they're happy to offer alternative care in Northeast Pennsylvania, the owners still see a lack of understanding around ketamine.