ALABAMA- (WDNews) Healthcare professionals across Alabama are raising awareness about the dangers of Ketamine, a controlled substance often overlooked in discussions of drug abuse. While commonly used as an anesthetic in medical settings, Ketamine can cause hallucinations when taken recreationally. This dangerous effect, known as a “K-Hole,” can leave users in a disoriented state.
Experts also caution that Ketamine can lead to physical or psychological addiction, with Addiction.com listing it as the most popular recreational drug among individuals aged 16 to 25. The drug is reportedly most common among males around the age of 31. Additionally, Ketamine is considered a date rape drug, as it causes sedation and memory loss.
On a more serious note, medical experts warn that the misuse of Ketamine, especially when mixed with substances like opioids, benzodiazepines, or alcohol, can lead to severe respiratory depression and, in some cases, death.
