Martin has been suffering from depression for years, and his physician has recently prescribed a new type of medication for these symptoms. The medication is effective and has immediate antidepressant benefits, in addition to reducing Martin's thoughts about suicide. Each dose provides benefits that can last from a few days up to a week. This medication, called ________, is actually an anesthetic.

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The medication prescribed for Martin is an anesthetic that has been shown to have rapid and effective antidepressant benefits, which suggests that it is likely ketamine. Acetylsalicylic acid and tetracycline are not typically used to treat depression, and while aspartame is commonly used as a sweetener, it does not have any known antidepressant properties.

Martin Has Been Suffering from Depression for Years, and His