How does it make you feel?
Ketamine is a general anaesthetic so it reduces sensations in the body. Trips can last for a couple of hours. Taking ketamine can make you feel: dream-like and detached chilled, relaxed and happy confused and nauseatedKetamine can also:alter your perception of time and space and make you hallucinate (see or hear things that aren't there)stop you feeling pain, putting you at risk of hurting yourself and not realising it If you take too much ketamine you may lose the ability to move and go into a ‘k-hole’. This feels like your mind and body have separated and you can't to do anything about it – which can be a very scary experience. Regular ketamine use can cause:agitation panic attacksdamage to short- and long-term memorydepression, if taken frequently
How does it make people behave?
It can make people seem slower, more relaxed and chilled out, but it can also stop people from being able to move properly and from making sense.
How does it make you feel?
Ketamine is a general anaesthetic so it reduces sensations in the body. Trips can last for a couple of hours. Taking ketamine can make you feel: dream-like and detached chilled, relaxed and happy confused and nauseatedKetamine can also:alter your perception of time and space and make you hallucinate (see or hear things that aren't there)stop you feeling pain, putting you at risk of hurting yourself and not realising it If you take too much ketamine you may lose the ability to move and go into a ‘k-hole’. This feels like your mind and body have separated and you can't to do anything about it – which can be a very scary experience. Regular ketamine use can cause:agitation panic attacksdamage to short- and long-term memorydepression, if taken frequently
How does it make people behave?
It can make people seem slower, more relaxed and chilled out, but it can also stop people from being able to move properly and from making sense.
How long the effects last and the drug stays in your system depends on how much you’ve taken, your size and what other drugs you may have also taken.
To kick in
When snorted, ketamine normally takes about 15 minutes to take effect. When taken orally, it will take longer, around 20 minutes to an hour.
How long it lasts
The buzz can last around for 30 minutes to an hour, but the effects really depend on how much you take.
After effects
People may feel down and low in mood for a few days after using ketamine.
How long will it be detectable?
Ketamine can be detected in a urine test for several days after taking it.
How long a drug can be detected for depends on how much is taken and which testing kit is used. This is only a general guide.
Is ketamine a party or date rape drug? Is it a miracle drug to treat depression or substance use? Is it a drug to put people and animals under during surgery or to control pain? The answer is yes to its many uses. Ketamine is used as a recreational drug as well as for medical purposes. As a recreational substance, it can cause a person to feel disconnected from reality — like they are in a dreamlike state. In the medical world, it is used as a short-acting medication to sedate a person or animal. It has also been used off-label to treat chronic pain linked to cancer or migraines.
In recent years, it has gained popularity as a potential mental health treatment, particularly for severe depression. It may also be useful for treating substance use disorders. However, its benefits, dosage and long-term effects are still under investigation, and it may be risky to use without medical supervision.
What is ketamine?
Ketamine is manufactured as a liquid that can be injected into the body, inhaled through the nose or taken through a tablet. It’s a form of hallucinogen which means that it can cause a person to feel detached from reality – it’s like living in a movie or a dream.
It is used as a general anesthetic[1] during medical procedures to make a patient unconscious. For example, it can be used in emergency departments when fixing broken bones or painful wounds. In low doses, it can be used by doctors to treat severe pain. It is also used in veterinary clinics for animals.
Also known as special K, super K and vitamin k, among other slang terms, in illicit use, ketamine is swallowed or evaporated to form a snortable powder. It is odorless and tasteless, so it can be added to beverages without being detected, and it can cause memory loss. Because it has been used to commit sexual assaults due to its ability to sedate unsuspecting victims, ketamine is also considered to be a “date rape” drug.
Why do people use ketamine?
While ketamine use is generally rare among individuals in the United States, it has increased in recent years.[2]
People who use ketamine illegally are usually doing so for its mind-altering effects. Ketamine in lower doses can act as a stimulant. In higher doses, it can cause dream-like states and hallucinations, and often complete feelings of being disconnected from reality. People who use it report sensations ranging from a pleasant feeling of floating to being completely separated from their bodies.
Similar to LSD and PCP, ketamine’s effects have made it a “club drug,” used by individuals going to events like raves.
Signs of ketamine use include:
Altered behavior; can be more mellow or have more energy
Irritable or agitated
Depression
Slurred speech
Rapid eye movements
Difficulty sleeping
Significant mood changes
Nausea and vomiting
Skin redness or flushing
Not everyone will react to ketamine in the same way. Differences in body type, age, the strength of the ketamine being taken and one’s own ability to handle the d
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