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Ketamine, a phencyclidine derivative, offers medical and research benefits but poses risks due to unregulated recreational use. Its complex effects on the brain, including altered perceptions and awareness, highlight potential dangers for users.

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Neuroscience
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Ketamine, an anesthetic derived from phencyclidine, possesses dissociative, analgesic, and psychedelic properties.
  • Its complex mechanism of action involves glutamate N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonism, contributing to its therapeutic and psychoactive effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the medical, research, and recreational applications of ketamine.
  • To elucidate the multifaceted effects and risks associated with ketamine use.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of medical, veterinary, and recreational ketamine use.
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