Ketamine is a synthetic drug originally developed in the 1960s as an anesthetic and pain reliever for medical and veterinary purposes. It belongs to the group of dissociative drugs and acts as an NMDA receptor antagonist in the central nervous system. Ketamine can produce powerful hallucinogenic and dissociative effects, which is why it is also abused as a recreational drug or psychedelic intoxicant.
Ketamine abuse can lead to serious health consequences, such as cognitive impairment, memory loss, mental disorders, and physical damage. In high doses, it can cause a so-called "K-hole," a state in which the user is completely dissociated and unable to interact with their surroundings.
In the Medical-psychological examination (MPU) the abuse of ketamine is considered drug offense Persons who have been found guilty of consuming ketamine and whose ability to drive is in question will usually be asked to Drug MPU .
