What does Ketamine look like?
• Ketamine comes in a clear liquid and a white or off-white powder form. How is Ketamine used? • Ketamine is a tranquilizer most commonly used on animals. • The liquid form can be injected, consumed in drinks, or added to smokable materials. • The powder form can be used for injection when dissolved. • In certain areas, Ketamine is being injected intramuscularly. Who uses Ketamine? • Ketamine, along with the other “club drugs,” has become popular among teens and young adults at dance clubs and “raves.” How does Ketamine get into the United States? • Marketed as a dissociative general anesthetic for human and veterinary use, the only known source of Ketamine is via diversion of pharmaceutical products. • Recent press reports indicate that a significant number of veterinary clinics are being robbed specifically for their Ketamine stock. • DEA reporting indicates that a major source of Ketamine in the United States is product diverted from pharmacies in Mexico. How much does Ketamine cost
