It was first deveIoped by the University of Michigan in 1965 in their search for safe anesthetic products. The supply is thought to come mainly from opportunistic thefts from vets premises and vehicles as it is not, on the whole, stored on farms. A wrap of ketamine powder will cost between 6 and 25 pounds sterling with the price varying widely with location and availability. It can be either snorted or swallowed as a powder and either swallowed or injected as a liquid.
Injectors usually inject into the muscles rather than a vein.
Ketamine does not depress respiratory functions. Like most anaesthetics, eating or drinking before taking ketamine may induce vomiting. Temporary paralysis has been reported in some users but is rare. Effects of long-term use Tolerance to ketamine can be quickly built up if it is used regularly. For safety advice concerning injecting click here .