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.::: Ketamine

(K, Ket, Special K, Vitamin K)

Ketamine is a powerful anaesthetic.

It's often distributed as a crystal, in capsule form or as a white powder that can be easily dissolved in a drink. The effects of ketamine may cause a user to forget events that took place while high on the drug.

Effects of short-term usage

  • Extreme relaxation
  • Suppressed senses (hearing, taste, smell, sight)
  • Confusion
  • Forgetfulness
  • Hallucinations
  • Difficulty standing and/or moving
  • Breathing problems
  • Blackouts.

Effects over the long-term

  • Increased tolerance to the drug
  • There has not been enough research to know what the long-term effects of this drug are.

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