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- Sometimes Ket is mixed with other substances making it more dangerous such as Nitazenes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Reagent kits or WEDINOS can tell you what you\u2019re using.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Speak to your specialist drug and alcohol practitioner for more info on drug checking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Crush your Ket<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Lumps or chunks of Ket are not absorbed through the mucus membrane in the nose.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- This can cause irritation and infections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Crushing it into a fine powder before snorting can help reduce the damage to the nostrils.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Avoid sharing any snorting equipment to prevent the spread of germs and bloodborne viruses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How much is too much?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Start low and go slow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A smaller dose = euphoria, sense of calm, disorientation and confusion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Large doses = risk of \u201ck-hole\u201d (an intense out-of-body or near-death like experience with very realistic visuals), temporary paralysis, greater risk of overdose.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Everyone\u2019s tolerance is different and what might be ok for friends might be too much for you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If you\u2019re using regularly your tolerance will increase quickly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Ket and alcohol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Ket magnifies the effects of alcohol increasing the risk of falling unconscious.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- It reduces the gag reflex which would wake us up if we needed to be sick.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If a friend is going to bed after using Ket and alcohol, put them in the recovery position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Ket and other drugs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Taking with depressants (GHB\/GBL, benzodiazepines such as Valium, or opiates such as heroin) can cause unconsciousness and stop your breathing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Taking Ket with stimulants (such as cocaine and ecstasy) may overload your heart and increase agitation and anxiety as well as accidents and injury.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Check out Drugsand.me to learn more about the risks of drug combinations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How can I help a friend who is freaking out?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- If somebody is having a bad trip when using Ket take them somewhere quiet where they feel safe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Try to calm and reassure them (it will pass, the drugs will wear off).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- This can take hours, so be patient.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If their breathing becomes very fast, help them control it by breathing through the nose, counting 4 on the in and 6 on the outbreath.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
After<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Wash your nose out<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Wash your nose out with warm water to protect the nostrils from any further damage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Hydrate and eat well<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Drink plenty of water and load up on nutritious food like fruit and vegetables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Rest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Using any illicit substance disrupts our usual sleep cycle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Poor quality of sleep can impact on our immune system, mood and resilience to cope with problems or issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Speak to someone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- If you are feeling anxious or worried in the days after using speak to your friends or someone you feel comfortable discussing it with.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Take a break<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Regular Ket use can cause damage to the bladder and urinary tract.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- It can also affect memory and mental sharpness because of the dissociative effects of Ket.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- It can therefore negatively affect work, education, and relationships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you have more questions, need support or want to make a change to your Ketamine use, just get in touch. You can find out more about me and the UWE drug and alcohol service on our drugs and alcohol webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n
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- If you are feeling anxious or worried in the days after using speak to your friends or someone you feel comfortable discussing it with.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Drink plenty of water and load up on nutritious food like fruit and vegetables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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