KETAMINE
Slang
or Street Names:
Special K, K, Kat, Vitamin K
History:
Developed in the 1960's, Ketamine is an injectible
anesthetic approved for use in animals. Manufactured in
liquid form under the brand names of Ketaset, Ketalar,
Vetalar and Ketajet, Ketamine is used by veterinarians
in medical settings.
Identification:
Ketamine abuse surfaced in the early 1970's when it was
realized that it caused hallucinations and other
reactions similar to those associated with Phencyclidine
(PCP). Ketamine is abused in liquid form or is converted
to a white powder that is often snorted or smoked with
marijuana or tobacco.
Effects:
Ketamine use can result in impaired attention, learning
ability, and memory, often providing the user with a
loss of inhibition. Other effects include delirium,
amnesia, impaired motor function, high blood pressure,
depression, and fatal respiratory problems.
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