What is ketamine?

Explore what ketamine is, its effects, and how young people can deal with its influence through education and healthy alternatives.

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Understanding Ketamine: What You Need to Know Ketamine, often recognised in the medical community and among street users by various names such as "Special K," started its journey as an anaesthetic in the 1960s. It was primarily used in surgeries and pain management due to its ability to provide pain relief and sedation without affecting breathing rates and airway reflexes. However, aside from its legitimate medical uses, ketamine has become notable for its recreational misuse and unique effects on the mind and body. The Medical and Recreational Faces of Ketamine In the medical sphere, ketamine is used as an anaesthetic...
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