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ketamine  

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  • Ketamine is a prescription medication used by physicians for general anesthesia and by veterinarians for animal tranquilization. Unlike other anesthetics, ketamine does not cause loss of consciousness and produces psychedelic or transpersonal effects. [Source: Encyclopedia of Drug Policy; Ketamine]

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