How is ketamine different from other recreational drugs?

Exploring how ketamine, a Class B anaesthetic turned recreational drug, distinctively affects teens and practical avoidance strategies.

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The Lowdown on Ketamine: Not Your Average High When it comes to recreational drugs, there's a smorgasbord of substances that young people might come across. Cannabis, ecstasy, and cocaine are often what pop into many minds, but there's another player on the scene that works quite differently: ketamine. Ketamine started its journey as an anaesthetic used in surgeries and for pain relief, but over the decades, it's found a secondary life as a recreational drug often dubbed as "Special K". But how does it differ from other drugs, and what should you really know about it? Understanding Ketamine: Medical Marvel...
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