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Health Topics: Drugs:  Ketamine

Also known as special K, vitamin K, kat & K.

Ketamine is a human and animal anesthetic that is chemically similar to the hallucinogen PCP.  Ketamine comes in liquid or powder form that can be laced in cigarettes or marijuana and smoked or dropped into drinks.

Effects
  • impaired motor functions/judgment for up to a day
  • catatonic state sometimes called the "K Hole"
  • hallucinogens
Long Term Effects
  • depression
  • high blood pressure
  • respiratory problems

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