Street Names: Special K, Vitamin K, Cat killer, Cat valium, Purple, K
Method of Use: Snorted, Smoked, Injected
Inhaling a substance through nose or mouth (sometimes using a substance soaked rag, breathing fumes out of a bag or balloon containing the preferred substance, or inhaling directly from the can)
Symptoms/Effects of Use
Lost sense of time, senses, and identity
Amplified visual perception and sense of touch
Muted sense of smells and tastes
Euphoria
Confusion
May feel 'floaty' (detached from your body/environment, “K hole”)
Paralyzed sensation
Impaired attention, learning ability, motor function, and memory
Increased heart rate
Increased blood pressure
Numbness
Nausea/vomiting
Hallucinations
Paranoia/delusional thinking
Egocentrism (preoccupation with one’s internal world)
Delirium and amnesia (in high doses)
Fatal respiratory problems
Personality changes
What to Look For
Panic/paranoia
Rage
Slurred speech
Muscle spasms (may look like seizures)
Dry mouth
Nervousness
Hallucinations
Withdrawals Symptoms (not clearly established)
Nightmares
Disorientation
Sense of unreality
Note: Each person may experience different symptoms/effects. This list is not inclusive. For more information, visit www.drugabuse.gov
Signs and Symptoms of Ketamine
Street Names: Special K, Vitamin K, Cat killer, Cat valium, Purple, K
Method of Use: Snorted, Smoked, Injected
Inhaling a substance through nose or mouth (sometimes using a substance soaked rag, breathing fumes out of a bag or balloon containing the preferred substance, or inhaling directly from the can)
Symptoms/Effects of Use
What to Look For
Withdrawals Symptoms (not clearly established)
Note: Each person may experience different symptoms/effects. This list is not inclusive. For more information, visit www.drugabuse.gov