The Effects
- Ketamine can cause perceptual changes like LSD, in addition to its effects on reducing bodily sensation
- Users can trip for up to an hour and may feel after-effect for some hours it can give the user an ‘out of body’experience
- Some users say it feels like their mind and body have been separated
- In some cases, users may be physically incapable of moving while under the influence
- Whilst it has been been used in the veterinary world, i.e ‘horse tranquilliser’ it has also been used as an anesthetic in paediatrics
The Risks
- May be physically incapable of moving while under the influence
- As you don’t feel pain when on Ketamine, you can injury yourself badly & not know it
- Very dangerous when mixed with Ecstasy or Amphetamines & can result in high blood pressure
- Can cause panic attacks, depression & in large doses, can make existing mental health problems worse
- High doses, with other depressant drugs like alcohol can be dangerously suppress breathing and heart function
- If high enough dose is taken, the anesthetic effect can result in death e.g due to unconsciousness and inhalation of vomit
The Law
- Ketamine is a Class C drug which means that it’s illegal to possess it and to supply it
- Possession can get you up to two years in prison and an unlimited fine or both
- Supplying can get you up to 14 years imprisonment or an unlimited fine or both
Street Names
- Green
- K
- Special K
- Super K
- Vitamin K
