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Ketamine Addiction Drug
Rehab
Street Terms jet,
super acid, Special "K", green, K, cat, Valium
Appearance of Ketamine
Ketamine comes in a clear liquid
and a white or off-white powder form.
Use of
Ketamine
Ketamine is a tranquilizer most commonly used on
animals. The liquid form can be injected, consumed in drinks, or added to
smokable materials. The powder form can be used for injection when dissolved.
In certain areas, Ketamine is being injected intramuscularly. Ketamine, along
with the other "club drugs," has become popular among teens and young adults at
dance clubs and "raves."
Ketamine
Trafficking
Marketed as a dissociative general anesthetic for
human and veterinary use, the only known source of Ketamine is via diversion of
pharmaceutical products. Recent press reports indicate that a significant
number of veterinary clinics are being robbed specifically for their Ketamine
stock. DEA reporting indicates that a major source of Ketamine in the United
States is product diverted from pharmacies in Mexico.
Consequences Of Ketamine Abuse
Higher doses produce an
effect referred to as "K-Hole," an "out of body," or "near-death" experience.6
Use of the drug can cause delirium, amnesia, depression, and long-term memory
and cognitive difficulties. Due to its dissociative effect, it is reportedly
used as a date-rape drug. |
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