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Slang Terms:
Breakfast cereal, “K”, Ketaject, Ketalar, Special-K, Super-K,
Vitamin K, New Ecstasy, Psychedelic heroin, Cat Valium
Short Term Effects:
Psychological Effects
· Hallucinations
· Delirium
· Rapture
· Paranoia
· Boredom
Adverse Physical Effects
· Impaired motor function
· Convulsions
· Vomiting (when mixed with alcohol)
· Respiratory problems (potentially fatal)
· Impaired perception
· Muscle rigidity
· Slurred or blocked speech
Long Term Effects:
· Depression
· Delirium
· Increased tolerance
· Possible physical and/or
psychological addiction
· Effects may take months up to two
years to wear off if used chronically
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Ketamine
ketamine hydrochloride
Form
Ketamine is usually found in liquid injectable form, but is converted into
a powder and re-packaged in small ziploc bags or capsules which is intranasally
taken. The powder can also be put into drinks or injected. It is sometimes
sprinkled on tobacco or marijuana and inhaled or used in combination with
other drugs like ecstasy, heroin, and cocaine.
When and Why it is Used
Due to its disassociative effects, it is reportedly used as a date rape
drug. Ketamine is a central nervous system depressant and rapid-acting general
anesthetic.
Other Facts
Low doses of the drug produce an experience called “K-Land”, a
mellow, colorful “wonder world”.
High doses can produce an effect referred to as “K-Hole”, an out-of-body,
or near death, experience.
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