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Ketamine

(K, Ket, Special K)

Onset

5-20 mins

Duration

30-90 mins

Common use

Snorted, oral, injection

Safer use

  • Start low and go slow.

  • Avoid mixing with other substances (especially alcohol, GHB/GBL).

  • Stay with people you trust.

  • Keep hydrated and take breaks. 

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Risks

  • Nausea and vomiting

  • Bladder and kidney damage with regular, high use

  • Dissociation and loss of coordination

  • Memory and mood problems

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Read more --> 

Safer use

  • Start low and go slow.

  • Avoid mixing with other substances (especially alcohol, GHB/GBL).

  • Stay with people you trust.

  • Keep hydrated and take breaks. 

​

Read more --> 

Risks

  • Nausea and vomiting

  • Bladder and kidney damage with regular, high use

  • Dissociation and loss of coordination

  • Memory and mood problems

​

Read more --> 

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