ketamine
noun
ke·ta·mine
ˈke-tə-ˌmēn 
ˈkē-
ˈkē-
: a general anesthetic that is administered intravenously and intramuscularly in the form of its hydrochloride C13H16ClNO·HCl and that is used illicitly usually by being inhaled in powdered form especially for the dreamlike or hallucinogenic state it produces
Note: Ketamine is also called Special K when used as a recreational drug
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The rule has since been extended, allowing companies to continue to sell ketamine through online consultations.
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Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
By Armani Syed May 22, 2024 7:14 AM EDT
Los Angeles Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are investigating the source of the ketamine that led to Matthew Perry’s death, authorities said on Tuesday.
—Armani Syed, TIME, 22 May 2024
Perry had reportedly been undergoing ketamine infusion therapy to treat his depression and anxiety, which was noted in the autopsy report.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2024
According to the autopsy report obtained by EW, aside from the effects of ketamine, drowning, coronary artery disease, and buprenorphine effects were also contributing factors in Perry's death.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 21 May 2024
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Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
By Armani Syed May 22, 2024 7:14 AM EDT
Los Angeles Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are investigating the source of the ketamine that led to Matthew Perry’s death, authorities said on Tuesday.
—Armani Syed, TIME, 22 May 2024
Perry had reportedly been undergoing ketamine infusion therapy to treat his depression and anxiety, which was noted in the autopsy report.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2024
According to the autopsy report obtained by EW, aside from the effects of ketamine, drowning, coronary artery disease, and buprenorphine effects were also contributing factors in Perry's death.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 21 May 2024
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ketamine
noun
ke·ta·mine
ˈkēt-ə-ˌmēn
: a general anesthetic that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly in the form of its hydrochloride C13H16ClNO·HCl and that is used illicitly usually by being inhaled in powdered form especially for the dreamlike or hallucinogenic state it produces see special k
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