Ketamine Drug Test

Some common side effects can include an increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, and confusion. Severe side effects may include seizures, difficulty breathing, depression, amnesia, loss of coordination, memory loss, paralysis, delirium, and more. Combining ketamine with other substances can further amplify the associated risks. Prolonged or heavy use of ketamine can impact mental health and cognitive function, resulting in changes in mood, memory problems, impaired thinking, and increased susceptibility to other mental illnesses. If you are someone you know is concerned about the side effects of ketamine, please consult a qualified medical professional.

Special K, Vitamin K, Kitkat, Blind Squid—these are all street names for a drug that has transitioned from legitimate medical use to the club scene. In a hospital, ketamine helps induce unconsciousness prior to surgery. On the street, however, it is used to create a short acting high similar to PCP, or as a date rape drug.

While not as addictive as other street drugs, ketamine comes with tolerance risks. A person who takes the drug regularly will require more and more to continue reaching the same high. This rising need could potentially lead to fatal overdose or significant health problems. Some of the other long-term risks associated with ketamine abuse include kidney damage, high blood pressure, and respiratory distress. Please consult a qualified medical professional for a complete overview of the long-term risks.

Yes. While standard drug tests do not check for ketamine, Health Street has several specialized tests that we offer for ketamine or Special K drug testing. This substance is also included in some of our other urine and hair drug testing options, such as our 20 Panel Urine Drug Test (All opiates) and 17 Panel Hair Test. If you feel you were given ketamine unknowingly, or you want to test a worker or loved one, call Health Street or order this test immediately. Time is of the essence.

Although it has approved medical uses, ketamine is also sometimes abused as a date rape drug due to its odorless and tasteless qualities. The street value of ketamine keeps increasing, especially among teens and people with malicious motives. Most often, the drug is obtained by stealing it from legitimate supply houses, such as veterinary clinics. It's then snorted, injected, or ingested by people in pursuit of a short-lasting high similar to other hallucinogens like PCP. A common date rape scenario might involve lacing the drug into a cigarette or drink at the club, so it is important for clubgoers to be aware of the dangers. The combination of euphoria and hallucinations also makes it popular among clubgoers.

Combining ketamine with popular drugs like magic mushrooms or alcohol enhances the sedative effect and increases the danger. Unlike other mainstream highs, Special K produces a sense of detachment even in low doses. In higher amounts, people may experience falling into a K-hole—extreme dissociation with intense visual and auditory hallucinations. If you or someone you know is concerned about combining ketamine with another drug, it is best to seek the advice of a qualified medical professional.