KETAMINE

WHAT IS IT?

HISTORY OF KETAMINE

• Found in 1962
• Patented for human and animal use in 1966
• Increase in avalibility theoughout 1980s
• Recent restrictions were in 2002

LAW ENFORCEMENT

• Up to 5 years in jail
• You will get fined

PROVEN MEDICAL USES

• To put you to sleep for surgery
• Prevent pain

CLASSIFICATION

SCHEDULE

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

PHYSICAL EFFECTS

• Hallucinations
• Drowsiness
• Elevated Blood Pressure
• Increase Heart Rate
• Kidney Problems
• Severe Abdominal Pain

MENTAL EFFECTS

• Disorientated
• Uncoorinated
• Anxious
• Confused
• Flashbacks
• Depression
• Changes in moods and personality
• Problems with memory

ADDICTION TREATMENTS

• Indiviual/group/or family therapy
• 12 step education
• Anger managment
• Medication managment
• Reaction therapy

STREET NAMES

• Special K
• K
• Jet

MOST HARMFUL

RESOURCES

• https://www.justice.gov/archive/ndic/pubs10/10255/10255p.pdf
• http://drugabuse.com/library/the-effects-of-ketamine-use/
• http://www.mindhealthconnect.org.au/ketamine-and-mental-health