Ketamine abuse: Another facet of the miracle cure
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TexteLangue : français Détails de publication : 2023.
Sujet(s) : Ressources en ligne : Abrégé : Ketamine is a “dissociative anesthetic” with fast-acting analgesic and amnesic properties that has been used for over forty years. Although ketamine is a relatively safe substance in a medical setting, its abuse has caused serious harm to individuals and society. The aim of this article is to review the history of ketamine, its growing role as a “club drug,” its psychoactive effects, and the withdrawal symptoms associated with ketamine abuse, and to summarize recommendations for its management.
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Ketamine is a “dissociative anesthetic” with fast-acting analgesic and amnesic properties that has been used for over forty years. Although ketamine is a relatively safe substance in a medical setting, its abuse has caused serious harm to individuals and society. The aim of this article is to review the history of ketamine, its growing role as a “club drug,” its psychoactive effects, and the withdrawal symptoms associated with ketamine abuse, and to summarize recommendations for its management.
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