Ketamine

Ketamine – Ketamine hydrochloride is an animal tranquilizer used by veterinarians. When used in humans it often produces hallucinations that include visual distortions, a lost sense of time, and identity. A Ketamine high can last anywhere from a half an hour to two hours. Even when a person is not feeling the effect of the drug, Ketamine can still affect the body for up to 24 hours. One form of Ketamine comes in a powder and is usually snorted, but some users sprinkle it on tobacco or marijuana and it is then smoked. The second form of Ketamine comes in a liquid form and the third form is a pill. Ketamine is often used as a date rape drug and it is mixed into victim’s drinks. Because this drug is odorless and tasteless, a person can consume it without knowing.

Street Names – GHB:

Special K, Vitamin K, Vit K, Cat Valiums, K, Ket, Kit Kat, Keller, Kelly’s day, Green Blind Squid, Purple, Special la coke, Super acid, and Super C. Slang for experiences related to Ketamine include, “k-hole,” “baby food,” and “God.”

Short-term effects:

• Violent paranoia
• Agitation
• Confusion
• Inability to move or communicate

Long-term effects:

• Can impair learning ability, attention, and memory
• Severe flashbacks
• Frequent use can cause disruption in consciousness, leading to mental disorders