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KETAMINE
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STREET NAMES/SLANG
“K”
“Special K”
“Kit Kat”
“Cat Valium”
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DESCRIPTION OF DRUG
Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that has gained popularity as a drug of abuse.
Ketamine is a synthetic drug, meaning that it does not occur naturally but is manufactured in a lab from chemicals. It is most commonly used in its hydrochloride form.
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ORIGIN OF DRUG
Since the 1970’s, ketamine has been marketed in the United States as an injectable short- acting anesthetic for use in humans and animals. It is imported into the U.S and formulated into dosage forms for distribution.
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APPEARANCE Ketamine is an
odorless, tasteless drug that is found in liquid, pill, and powder form.
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DRUG CATEGORY
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Hallucinogen
SHORT-TERM EFFECTS
Delirium
Amnesia
Impaired motor function
Potentially fatal respiratory problems
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LONG-TERM EFFECTS
Hallucinations Visual dstortions Lost sense of time, senses, and
identity Euphoria Confusion Smells/ tastes seem muted Visual perception and sense of
touch are amplified May feel floaty Numbness in your extremities
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MEDICAL USAGE
It can be used as an antidepressant
LEGALTY
Yes, it is illegal to abuse ketamine. Ketamine is a controlled substance. Specifically, it is a Schedule III substance under the Controlled Substances Act. Schedule III drugs, which include codeine and anabolic steroids, have less potential for abuse than Schedule I (heroin) or Schedule II (cocaine) drugs. However, abuse of Schedule III substances may lead to physical or psychological dependence on the drug.
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STATISTICAL INFORMATION ・ Users can seriously
hurt themselves, because Ketamine numbs the body and they will not feel the pain of an injury. ・
Ketamine lowers heart rate, which can lead to oxygen deprivation in the muscles and brain, resulting in heart failure or brain damage. ・ It is very dangerous when mixed with alcohol and other drugs.
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WHERE TO GO FOR HELP
Drug and alcohol rehab for teens help line 1-888-757-6237
Drug detox and addiction treatment. 1-866-993-3869
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BIBLIOGROPHY- CITATIONS Drug Facts: Ketamine. abovetheinfluence. Monday, May 16,
2011
<http://www.abovetheinfluence.com/facts/drugsketamine>.
Drug Facts. Abovetheinfluence. 5-9-11 <http://www.abovetheinfluence.com/facts/drugsketamine/>.
Duman, Ronald . Rapid Antidepressant Works by Boosting Brain’s Connections . 9-9-10 NIMH. 5-5-11
<http://www.nimh.nih.gov/science-news/2010/rapid-antidepressant-works-by-boosting-brains-connections.shtml>.
BIBLIOGROPHY-CITATIONS
KETAMINE. October 2009 Office of diversion control. 5-5-
11 <http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugs_concern/ketamine/ketamine.htm>.
Medline Plus. Medline Plus. 5-4-11 <http://vsearch.nlm.nih.gov/vivisimo/cgi-bin/query-
meta?v%3Aproject=medlineplus&query=ketamine&x=8&y=21>.