Dissociatives
Ketamine
Street names: K, Special K, Kit Kat, Ketalar, ketmaine
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Dissociation (out-of-body), euphoria, pain relief; sedative at higher doses
⚠Key risks
- Bladder damage (ketamine cystitis) with regular use
- K-holes and accidents while impaired
- Dependence with heavy use
✚Overdose signs
- Unresponsive but eyes open
- Slow breathing (rarely fatal alone)
- Vomiting while sedated
Category comparison — Dissociatives
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketamine | Schedule III | Bladder damage (ketamine cystitis) with regular use; K-holes and accidents while impaired | ~$20–$60 per gram |
| Ketalar (ketamine injection) | Schedule III | IV use raises infection and dependence risk; Bladder harm identical to powder use | ~$30–$100 per vial |
| 2F-DCK (2-fluorodeschloroketamine) | Analogue prosecutions | Very little human safety data; Bladder toxicity assumed similar to ketamine | ~$25–$60 per gram |
| DXM (Dextromethorphan / Robotripping) | OTC | Serotonin syndrome — DXM is serotonergic; DEADLY with SSRIs, MAOIs, MDMA; Liver damage — Coricidin contains chlorpheniramine (antihistamine) that's hepatotoxic at abuse doses | ~$5–$12 per bottle |
| 3-MeO-PCP | Analog prosecution | MANIA and dangerous disinhibition — users hurt themselves/others; Overdose: severe dissociation, catatonia | ~$20–$50/g |
| MXiPr (Methoxpropamine) | Analog prosecution; controlled several EU | Very little human data — novel dissociative; Bladder harm likely (arylcyclohexylamine class) | ~$25–$60/g |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Ketamine look like?
White crystalline powder; clear injectable liquid (Ketalar vials)
What are the signs of a Ketamine overdose?
Unresponsive but eyes open; Slow breathing (rarely fatal alone); Vomiting while sedated Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Bladder damage (ketamine cystitis) with regular use Dependence can develop with regular use.
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