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What is Ketamine?

Ketamine is a general anesthetic. It has hypnotic, stimulant and hallucinogenic properties. Although it is used in some medical settings, it is primarily used by veterinarians to anesthetize animals for surgery. It is also used recreationally, and known on the streets as a "club drug."

Effects of Ketamine:

Ketamine is fast acting. It can cause dizziness, confusion, disorientation, memory loss, hallucinations, agitation, impaired motor skills, slurred speech, numbness, aggressive or violent behavior, high blood pressure, and potentially fatal respiratory failure. Because of its effects, you may feel detached from your own body and your surroundings, a state sometimes referred to as "conscious sedation." You may be aware of what is happening to you, but unable to move. You may lose consciousness abruptly. Ketamine can also cause depression and amnesia. It is especially dangerous when it is mixed with alcohol or other drugs.

What does Ketamine look like?

Ketamine can be a liquid or a white powder form.

Street names for Ketamine:

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