Ketamine A NMDA Receptor Antagonists…

What is it? Ketamine is a depressant,and has two forms,

“Special K ,” and the medical/tranquilizer “Ketalar.” Ketamine was put on the street in the 60’s to replace PCP. Now an adapted version of Ketamine is used for a strong anti-depressant,

and dissociative anesthetic for humans and animals.

What’s it look and taste like?Ketamine as an anesthetic looks like a clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is injected or

pressed into pill form. Special K is a white powder similar to cocaine, that is snorted or eaten. This pretty much an evaporated compound of the liquid form of

Ketamine.

What’s it’s legal status? If you are caught with Special K first time you get up to… ● 2.5 years in jail● 10 years in a State prison● $10,000 fine ● $1,000 mandatory fineIf you are caught with Special K again you get up to…● 5-10 years in prison● $25,000 fine● $2,500 mandatory fine

LEVEL 3- CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

What are Special K’s effectsSpecial K short term/side effects are…● Delirium● Impaired attention span● High blood pressure● Depression● Impaired motor function● Bad dreams● Respiratory failure● Hallucinations ● Separated from the body ● Pleasant ● Sensory attachment

● Dry mouth● Difficulty breathing● Nervousness● Nausea● Vomiting● Nightmares● Double vision● Muscle spasms● Near-death

experience● Feelings of being

paralyzed

How does it make you feel?Ketamine makes you feel…● In a K-hole (detached from body)● Dream-like state● Sensory detachment● Depressed● Scared (in a horror movie)

What are the long term effects?The long terms/side effects of Ketamine are…● Respiratory problems● Heart damage● Learning disabilities● Amnesia● Kills brain cells

What is the treatment plan?The three step treatment plan is● Detoxing ● Individual therapy● Group therapy

Bibliography www.recoverynow.com/ketamine.htmlwww.projectknow.com/research/ketamine/