Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic drug. Medicinally, it is used to treat chronic, pharmaceutical-resistant depression and anxiety. It is used in emergency situations to help ease pain and discomfort. Entheogenically, it is often used to deepen meditation, enhance the effects of other substances, and help reduce trip-related anxiety.
Medical grade ketamine comes as a liquid. Ketamine obtained through typical channels has been evaporated down to a clear-white crystalline powder and is snorted. It is very important to make sure any ketamine you plan on snorting has been thoroughly crushed and broken down into a fine powder to minimize damage to your nose. An easy way to accomplish this is by using parchment paper to create a pouch, then crushing the crystal with a rounded object such as a lighter. Alternatively, a mortar and pestle works wonderfully.
It is unsafe and risky to combine ketamine with CNS depressants such as opiates, alcohol, GHB, and tramadol. Avoid taking ketamine in combination with stimulants such as amphetamines or cocaine.
Like most powder substances, it is always worthwhile to test your ketamine. If you are unsure where to start, look at this test kit from dancesafe.
The effects of ketamine typically set in within 10-15 minutes from the time of insufflation. At low doses, it creates an inebriated floaty weightlessness, delayed reactions, and reduction of general anxiety/worry, similar to alcohol or N20. At higher doses, dissociation, similar to a feeling of "watching yourself", visual modifications/hallucinations, and even out-of-body experiences are possible. A general slowing down of the passage of time occurs. Most people find it difficult to choose words effectively or communicate with others in real time while under the effects of a moderate-to-high dose of ketamine. Moderate doses have similarities to deep states of meditation internally, but may also resemble utter inebriation and lack of outer awareness. Due to the nature of Ketamine, it can be difficult and/or dangerous to complete regular, everyday tasks while under it's effects. As a general rule of thumb, try to plan your ketamine use so that you will have little-to-no need to move your body for any reason shortly after ingesting. If you have to use the bathroom, do so before ingesting, so as to avoid creating a situation in which you wish to relieve yourself but are unable to walk to the bathroom. Avoid handling any hazardous/sharp/delicate objects and fire while ingesting ketamine.
Avoid taking high doses of ketamine alone. Like any other substance which can produce out-of-body experiences, it goes without saying that having someone to protect and look after your physical form during your absence is extremely desirable.
For many, ketamine's baseline effect is a palpable reduction of anxiety, and a general slowing of reality. Combined with it's short duration, typical consumption method, and chemical mechanism, ketamine has a relatively high abuse potential. If you struggle with chronic states of dysphoria, anxiety, or depression, if you have struggled with addiction in the past, or generally have trouble self-regulating your substance use, be very cautious using ketamine.
Excessive ketamine use is hard on the kidneys. If you are using ketamine frequently and your urine is a concerning color, or if it hurts to urinate, you are using too much. Listen to your body always.
Here are some helpful resources:
Dancesafe Ketamine Page
Erowid Ketamine Vault
A published study on the risk of renal function decline due to ketamine abuse
Please help me add to this harm reduction resource with any helpful information, studies, or resources
Safe travels
Medical grade ketamine comes as a liquid. Ketamine obtained through typical channels has been evaporated down to a clear-white crystalline powder and is snorted. It is very important to make sure any ketamine you plan on snorting has been thoroughly crushed and broken down into a fine powder to minimize damage to your nose. An easy way to accomplish this is by using parchment paper to create a pouch, then crushing the crystal with a rounded object such as a lighter. Alternatively, a mortar and pestle works wonderfully.
It is unsafe and risky to combine ketamine with CNS depressants such as opiates, alcohol, GHB, and tramadol. Avoid taking ketamine in combination with stimulants such as amphetamines or cocaine.
Like most powder substances, it is always worthwhile to test your ketamine. If you are unsure where to start, look at this test kit from dancesafe.
The effects of ketamine typically set in within 10-15 minutes from the time of insufflation. At low doses, it creates an inebriated floaty weightlessness, delayed reactions, and reduction of general anxiety/worry, similar to alcohol or N20. At higher doses, dissociation, similar to a feeling of "watching yourself", visual modifications/hallucinations, and even out-of-body experiences are possible. A general slowing down of the passage of time occurs. Most people find it difficult to choose words effectively or communicate with others in real time while under the effects of a moderate-to-high dose of ketamine. Moderate doses have similarities to deep states of meditation internally, but may also resemble utter inebriation and lack of outer awareness. Due to the nature of Ketamine, it can be difficult and/or dangerous to complete regular, everyday tasks while under it's effects. As a general rule of thumb, try to plan your ketamine use so that you will have little-to-no need to move your body for any reason shortly after ingesting. If you have to use the bathroom, do so before ingesting, so as to avoid creating a situation in which you wish to relieve yourself but are unable to walk to the bathroom. Avoid handling any hazardous/sharp/delicate objects and fire while ingesting ketamine.
Avoid taking high doses of ketamine alone. Like any other substance which can produce out-of-body experiences, it goes without saying that having someone to protect and look after your physical form during your absence is extremely desirable.
For many, ketamine's baseline effect is a palpable reduction of anxiety, and a general slowing of reality. Combined with it's short duration, typical consumption method, and chemical mechanism, ketamine has a relatively high abuse potential. If you struggle with chronic states of dysphoria, anxiety, or depression, if you have struggled with addiction in the past, or generally have trouble self-regulating your substance use, be very cautious using ketamine.
Excessive ketamine use is hard on the kidneys. If you are using ketamine frequently and your urine is a concerning color, or if it hurts to urinate, you are using too much. Listen to your body always.
Here are some helpful resources:
Dancesafe Ketamine Page
Erowid Ketamine Vault
A published study on the risk of renal function decline due to ketamine abuse
Please help me add to this harm reduction resource with any helpful information, studies, or resources
Safe travels
