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Introduction

Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic first synthesized in 1962 and has been widely used in both animals and people ever since. However, its medical use is limited by the psychedelic-type adverse effects in the recovery phase. Nevertheless, it is an anesthetic still used in pediatrics, geriatrics, and obstetrics and an analgesic in pain treatment units. In addition, it is one of the most widely used anesthetics in the world, especially in low- and middle-income countries and in disaster emergencies.

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Ketamine (2-chlorophenyl-2-methylamine-cyclohexanone) is structurally related to phencyclidine, and its antagonist action on glutamatergic receptors produces analgesic and dissociative effects.

It expires between one and five years after its elaboration. Therefore, it should be kept away from the sun's rays and, preferably, at a temperature between 4 and 25 degrees.

Orally:

• Low dose: 50-100 milligrams.
• Medium-high dose: 75-300 milligrams.

Nasal route (snorted): 

• Low dose: 15-30 milligrams.
• Average dose: 30-75 milligrams.
• High dose: from 75 milligrams. 

This does information is indicative and has been compiled from different sources. Remember that the dose depends on several factors:

• The purity of the substance.
• Your tolerance to it.
• Your physical and emotional state.
• The route of administration.
• Mixtures with other substances.
• The context in which it will be consumed.

Remember always to use the lowest possible dose to achieve the desired effect. More is not always better.

In the case of psychoanalytical uses searching for the full psychedelic effects, the oral route requires doses of around 300 milligrams (200-450 milligrams). It produces milder and longer-lasting effects than those obtained by other routes. With the snorted route, the full psychedelic effects are usually achieved with amounts around 200 milligrams (100-250 milligrams). However, the oral route is not widely used due to the significant variability in absorption.

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Duration

It is short-lived, taking between 7.5 and 20 minutes to take effect through the nose, between 1 and 2 hours. Orally it is less intense and takes longer to rise but lasts about the same as nasally.

Risks

Common side effects

• Ketamine is an anesthetic, so doses that are too high or too close together will produce considerable bodily numbness (loss of balance, reflexes, etc.) that can pose a significant risk of falls and accidents. To avoid this, it will be necessary to take care of the dosage and space the intake sufficiently.
• At the time of consumption, along with the expected and desired effects, nausea, vomiting, feelings of dizziness, dizziness, sweating, headaches, confusion, and disorientation may occur. Decreases the capacity for attention, concentration, and memory, and amnesia may occur. The day after, the person may feel somewhat tired, lightheaded, and heavy-headed.

Toxic/serious/rare effects

• Continued use favors the development of tolerance and dependence. Although a withdrawal syndrome has not been described, some people develop compulsive patterns of use similar to those of cocaine.
• Physical disorders (abdominal pain, eye problems, tremors, etc.) and psychological disorders (anxiety, insomnia, psychosis, etc.) may also appear.
• Chronic use can damage the bladder and urinary system. The first symptoms (burning when urinating, urgency or blood in the urine) are usually reversible with absolute abstinence. If it continues to be consumed, the condition becomes chronic and progressive, reaching the destruction of the bladder. The intranasal route and the use of large amounts are often associated with this problem. Daily consumptions have a high risk and rarely appear in occasional consumptions.
• The psychedelic effects of ketamine are qualitatively different from LSD or mushrooms and have to do with the perception of one's own body. Sometimes, it is possible to reach a catatonic state where the body can be seen from the outside or develop Near-Death Experiences (NDEs): the sensation of leaving one's body, going through a tunnel, and melting into eternity without time or space. This experience can be a "desired effect" (if it is sought by a trained psychonaut and in an appropriate context) or a "psychological trauma" (if it happens in a recreational environment and without the person being aware). Some people have difficulty integrating and making sense of these kinds of experiences.

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Interaction with other drugs and drugs

1. With substances such as alcohol, GHB, or opiates

• It gives rise to a potentiation of the depressant effects (loss of coordination, sedation, fainting, etc.). In terms of safety, it is an inadvisable mixture, and if it is made, it is advisable to reduce the dose and space the intake.

1. With stimulating substances (cocaine or amphetamine/speed)

• It counteracts the effects of ketamine, making it counterproductive for psychoanalytical uses. For recreational uses, it should be noted that the risk of falls and accidents is still present. The fact that the effects of both substances counteract each other can make it easier to end up consuming more significant amounts of each of them, favoring the development of tolerance and addiction in people who regularly consume.

1. With psychedelics

• For some people, it can add interesting nuances to the experience. However, it involves mixing substances with very intense effects, so, in the case of combining, it is advisable to take the usual recommendations for the consumption of psychedelics to extremes, do it in a safe and in a good emotional state, take care of the doses and not do it regularly.

Risk Reduction Recommendations

1. Be careful with the amount you are going to take

Taking too much ketamine can make the psychedelic effects too intense and unsuitable for the setting you're using (for example, a party). This can happen if you leave too little time between lines if you wear them too big or are very sensitive to the effects so that you will need less than other people.

• Start with a test dose to assess and decide what your rhythm will be.
• The stripes should be smaller than those generally used with other substances that are commonly snorted.
• Leave a reasonable time between line and line. Wait for the effects to wear off a bit before taking more.
• Decide how far you want to go. You mark the limit.
• Stop taking if you feel more negative effects than positive ones.
• You decide how much you are going to take each time. No one forces you to put everything they put in front of you. Take your rhythm.

1. Consume in company

You have previously informed your companions that you are going to take keta. This will facilitate the appropriate response to an adverse reaction.

      2. Take care of your nose

The act of sniffing can cause injuries to the nasal passages such as sinusitis (inflammation of the mucosa that covers the paranasal sinuses), rhinitis (inflammation of the mucosa of the nasal passages), nosebleeds, and, in the case of continued use, ulcerations and perforations of the nasal septum. On the other hand, some studies suggest that sharing the turulo can be a risk factor for the transmission of the Hepatitis C Virus.

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• Spray the ketamine you will take well, avoiding leaving large particles or crystals that could injure your nostrils.
• Use a clean surface (never on top of the toilet bowl, for example).
• Avoid using bills or other unhygienic materials.
• Clean your nostrils well before and after sniffing (with warm water) to remove debris.
• Don't vacuum too hard or too loose. Too much force will cause the ketamine to injure the membranes as it enters the nose, and too little force can leave debris behind and potentially cause injury.
• Use your own clean and disposable container. This last tip is particularly important. Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) has been detected in bills and other materials used for sniffing. There is no clear evidence that it can be transmitted by sharing wraps, but it is clear that nasal fluids transmit some pathogens (e.g., the common cold or flu viruses), so using your wrap should be a basic hygiene rule.

        3. Avoid taking too often.

Most people who take ketamine do so occasionally. However, some will end up developing a problematic use of it.

• Space your consumption.
• If you notice that you need to drink more than you did before, consider taking a break.

      4. Pre-analyze the substance

Remember that sometimes ketamine can come cut, or they can sell you another substance instead of ketamine. Also, the purity of ketamine is variable, so it usually has additions to give it volume. Among the most common cuts are those that have no effect (they are thinners) or those that do. Of the latter, the most common is caffeine.

• Be concerned about the quality of the ketamine you are going to take. Try to get as much information as possible.
• Remember that nothing in the physical appearance of drugs is indicative of quality: not the color, not the taste, not the shape, etc.
• Be cautious with unknown material of dubious origin or of low quality.
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      5. Ketamine use can be especially risky if:

• You have heart problems, high blood pressure, or a history of stroke.
• You are under treatment with thyroid medications.
• You have undergone an ophthalmological operation.
• You have mental health problems such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, or psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. However, the supervised administration of ketamine shows promise as a treatment for major depressive disorder.
• You are pregnant, breastfeeding, or thinking of having a pregnancy.
• You have to drive or perform any activity that, when done under the influence of ketamine, increases the risk of doing or hurting yourself.

       6. If you are going to mix, always with caution

It gives rise to a potentiation of the depressant effects (loss of coordination, sedation, fainting, etc.). Therefore, in terms of safety, it is an inadvisable mixture, and if it is made, it is advisable to reduce the dose and space the intake.

     7. How to deal with a "difficult trip."

The appearance of specific moments of fear, anguish, or negative thoughts can happen. Walking, thinking about something else, or asking other people for help is usually enough. However, if the symptoms are very intense and persistent over time, we can speak of a "difficult trip." Here you will find more information.

     8. Stay hydrated

To avoid potential damage due to crystallization in the bladder and urinary tract. 

Legislation

Problems with the law are a significant risk related to drugs, so any drug user must know the legislation to minimize said risk.