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- Ketamine is a legally produced drug that is used as a general anaesthetic. The illegal form of Ketamine is usually a white powder that is snorted or bought as a tablet. It is also
- known as green, K, special K, super K or vitamin K.
- Although your body will not become addicted to Ketamine you can become psychologically dependant on it.
- Ketamine can cause the user to feel as if their mind and body have been separated and it affects their perceptions.
- Included in the risks are:
- Not feeling any pain so there is a danger of having an injury and not knowing that you have hurt yourself
- When mixed with other drugs and/or alcohol it can cause high blood pressure and lead to unconsciousness.
- When a large dose is taken the anaesthetic effect can cause the user to die from inhaling vomit
- Other effects are depression and panic attacks and psychological problems.
- As Ketamine is a prescription only drug you could be prosecuted for giving it to other people or selling it.
