The Effects of Ketamine
Ketamine
is an anesthetic that has been approved for both human and animal
use in medical settings since 1970. About 90% of the Ketamine
sold today is intended for veterinary use. Illegally it is sold
alone or as part of mixtures of LSD, Amphetamine or Ecstasy. A
single dose of ketamine may last 4-6 hours but lingering effects
can last up to 2 days. Along with GHB and "ruffies", Ketamine
has become known as a "date rape" drug.
Slang
or Street Names for Ketamine:
Special K, K, Vitamin K, Cat Valium
Method
of Ingestion:
Ketamine is either swallowed, smoked, snorted, or injected.
Short-
and Long-Term Effects of Ketamine:
- Impaired
attention, learning ability, memory
- Delirium
- Amnesia
- Impaired
motor function
- High
blood pressure
- Depression
- Potential
fatal respiratory problems
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