Question 1

What doses of ketamine are used in therapy?

Accepted Answer

Clinical ketamine research and care protocols vary by route, indication, clinician, and jurisdiction. Published protocol amounts are administered after screening in monitored medical settings and are not self-dosing guidance or a personal treatment recommendation.

Question 2

Is ketamine the same as 'Special K' used recreationally?

Accepted Answer

Yes — pharmaceutical ketamine and recreational 'Special K' are the same compound (ketamine HCl), but the context of use differs dramatically. Clinical use involves precise doses in supervised medical settings for therapeutic purposes. Recreational use often involves higher doses, repeat use, and dangerous combinations. Recreational ketamine use carries significant risks of addiction, bladder damage (ketamine cystitis), and injury.