Posted by linkadge on December 24, 2009, at 10:55:18
In reply to Re: Link, posted by West on December 24, 2009, at 9:09:06
OK, well:
Whether or not ketamine produces symptoms that are identical to schizophrenia is irrelevant. Psychosis is a more broadly used term that does not necessarily mean schizophrenia. So, that I said ketamine can produce psychosis, is entirely true.
Note: By saying the drug produces psychosis (or better yet "psychotic reactions") I do not mean the drug gives people schizophrenia - just as marijuanna can produce psychosis without making a person schizophrenic.
Nevertheless, if you go to a hospital from the behavioral manifestations (call them what you will) of ketamine toxicity (yes people do occasionally go to the hospital for it), the first thing they will generally give you is an antipsychotic - which are usually effective in reducing the distored thinking that can occur.
P.S. my friend said ketamine made him think that jackie chan was living inside his wall.
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