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Drug Identification Chart: Kétamine
Kétamine (Liquid)
Description: Colourless liquid
Street Names: Special K, Vitamin K, Ket, Ketty
Methods of Use: Inhaled, Ingested, Injected
Category: Perception-distorting (Substance that alters sensory perception. It causes changes in user’s mood, thoughts and consciousness)
Stimulant (Substance that activates the psychic functions by increasing wakefulness and general brain activity. By accelerating the thinking process, it makes the user more alert and energetic.)
Most Commonly Cited Effects: Hallucinations, visual distortions, feeling of dissociation from mind and body, numbs pain
Detection Method: Insensitive to pain, difficulty reasoning, confusion, coordination problems, slurred speech
Appendices: I
Law and Offences: Controlled Drug and Substances Act – Possession: section 4(1) – Possession with intent to traffic: section 5(2) – Trafficking: section 5(1) – Import-Export: section 6(1) – Possession with intent to export: section 6(2) – Manufacturing: section 7(1)
Kétamine (Powder)
Description: White or slightly off-white powder
Street Names: Special K, Vitamin K, Ket, Ketty
Methods of Use: Inhaled, Ingested, Injected
Category: Perception-distorting (Substance that alters sensory perception. It causes changes in user’s mood, thoughts and consciousness)
Stimulant (Substance that activates the psychic functions by increasing wakefulness and general brain activity. By accelerating the thinking process, it makes the user more alert and energetic.)
Most Commonly Cited Effects: Hallucinations, visual distortions, feeling of dissociation from mind and body, numbs pain
Detection Method: Insensitive to pain, difficulty reasoning, confusion, coordination problems, slurred speech
Appendices: I
Law and Offences: Controlled Drug and Substances Act – Possession: section 4(1) – Possession with intent to traffic: section 5(2) – Trafficking: section 5(1) – Import-Export: section 6(1) – Possession with intent to export: section 6(2) – Manufacturing: section 7(1)
Kétamine (Tablets)
Description: Tablets
Street Names: Special K, Vitamin K, Ket, Ketty
Methods of Use: Inhaled, Ingested, Injected
Category: Perception-distorting (Substance that alters sensory perception. It causes changes in user’s mood, thoughts and consciousness)
Stimulant (Substance that activates the psychic functions by increasing wakefulness and general brain activity. By accelerating the thinking process, it makes the user more alert and energetic.)
Most Commonly Cited Effects: Hallucinations, visual distortions, feeling of dissociation from mind and body, numbs pain
Detection Method: Insensitive to pain, difficulty reasoning, confusion, coordination problems, slurred speech
Appendices: I
Law and Offences: Controlled Drug and Substances Act – Possession: section 4(1) – Possession with intent to traffic: section 5(2) – Trafficking: section 5(1) – Import-Export: section 6(1) – Possession with intent to export: section 6(2) – Manufacturing: section 7(1)
