THCYM | KETAMINE

Another drug education episode! Today we are discussing Ketamine. Ketamine is normally used as an anaesthetic for medical purposes, however there has been an increase in recent years of people using the drug recreationally. We learn all about what ketamine is, how it affects people physically and mentally, and what the heck a K-hole is. Drugs affect everyone differently and ketamine is a highly unpredictable drug. Let's use harm minimisation to be aware of the risks and informed on the signs of overdose. 

 

*Trigger warning: drugs and misuse/abuse mentioned. For free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs, call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015. For 24/7 crisis support regarding substance abuse, misuse or addiction, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. 

 

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For more info:

https://americanaddictioncenters.org/ketamine-abuse/ketamine-side-effects 

https://www.healthline.com/health/k-hole#getting-help 

https://www.newfrontierspsychiatry.com/what-ketamine-actually-does-to-the-brain/ 

https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/information-and-support/substance-misuse-and-addiction/

https://www.addictioncenter.com/drugs/hallucinogens/ketamine/ 

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/ketamine 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7489280/pdf/nihms-1595403.pdf 

https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/illicit-drug-use