ketamine
noun
ke·ta·mine
ˈke-tə-ˌmēn 
ˈkē-
ˈkē-
: a general anesthetic that is administered intravenously and intramuscularly in the form of its hydrochloride C13H16ClNO·HCl and that is used illicitly usually by being inhaled in powdered form especially for the dreamlike or hallucinogenic state it produces
Note: Ketamine is also called Special K when used as a recreational drug
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Narcotics, including fentanyl, ketamine, cocaine, LSD and MDMA, as well as sedation drugs used in health care settings, such as propofol and sevoflurane, were also seized, prosecutors said.
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2023
The drug comes in tablet and crystal form, and may be mixed with other drugs, including methamphetamine, ketamine, cocaine, and caffeine.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 5 Aug. 2023
According to police reports, officers recovered more than 43 grams of cocaine, 14 grams of ketamine, two pistols, and various ammunition for both weapons.
—Travis Andersen, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2023
Investigators also found narcotics, including fentanyl, ketamine and LSD, the DA’s office said.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN, 8 Aug. 2023
First, overdoses are much more common in non-festival settings, and fentanyl contamination is exceedingly rare in the club drugs MDMA and ketamine.
—The New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2023
Jack says her health had also regressed while in the hospital due not receiving ketamine treatments.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 7 June 2023
WorkLife - At least 50 companies will now pay for alternative therapies, like ketamine and psilocybin therapy, for employees with mental health issues.
—Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2023
Vassilev said she’s benefited greatly from regular intravenous ketamine infusions.
—Laura Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2023
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2023
The drug comes in tablet and crystal form, and may be mixed with other drugs, including methamphetamine, ketamine, cocaine, and caffeine.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 5 Aug. 2023
According to police reports, officers recovered more than 43 grams of cocaine, 14 grams of ketamine, two pistols, and various ammunition for both weapons.
—Travis Andersen, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2023
Investigators also found narcotics, including fentanyl, ketamine and LSD, the DA’s office said.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN, 8 Aug. 2023
First, overdoses are much more common in non-festival settings, and fentanyl contamination is exceedingly rare in the club drugs MDMA and ketamine.
—The New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2023
Jack says her health had also regressed while in the hospital due not receiving ketamine treatments.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 7 June 2023
WorkLife - At least 50 companies will now pay for alternative therapies, like ketamine and psilocybin therapy, for employees with mental health issues.
—Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2023
Vassilev said she’s benefited greatly from regular intravenous ketamine infusions.
—Laura Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2023
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First Known Use
1966, in the meaning defined above
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ketamine
noun
ke·ta·mine
ˈkēt-ə-ˌmēn
: a general anesthetic that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly in the form of its hydrochloride C13H16ClNO·HCl and that is used illicitly usually by being inhaled in powdered form especially for the dreamlike or hallucinogenic state it produces see special k
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