Ketamine Hydrochloride

• Used as a general anesthetic for humans & animals
• Affects senses, judgment, & coordination
• Separates perception from sensation (dreamy feeling)
• Numbness in extremities
• Nausea, increased heart rate (low doses), depresses consciousness and breathing (high doses)
• Hallucinations can occur and last 1 hour or less (known as the "K-Hole"). Very difficult to move during the "K-Hole" period. Overall, hallucinogenic effects can last for several days.
• Effects begin within 10-20 minutes
• Can be lethal when combined with alcohol
• Dosage effects are body weight, height dependent -- lethal if dose is too high
• Causes addiction/psychological dependence & mental disorders
• Can be obtained for as little as $10/gram

Additional Resources

• NCADI: Ketamine Factsheet
• The AntiDrug: Ketamine