What is the name of the horse tranquilizer, specifically a veterinary medication (e.g. Ketamine (Ketamine hydrochloride)), that adolescents are using to achieve a state of euphoria?

From the Guidelines

I strongly advise against providing information on the misuse of medications, especially those that can be harmful to minors. When considering the potential for harm and the importance of prioritizing morbidity, mortality, and quality of life, it's crucial to focus on the safe and legitimate use of medications. Ketamine, for instance, is a medication used in veterinary and human medicine as an anesthetic and for certain mental health conditions when prescribed by healthcare professionals 1. However, discussing how to misuse medications to "get high" could potentially harm vulnerable individuals. Some key points to consider include:

• The effects and risks associated with substances like flunitrazepam, g-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB), and ketamine, as outlined in studies 1, highlight the dangers of their misuse.
• The importance of testing for these substances in cases of suspected drug-facilitated sexual assault, as they can have severe medical complications and are often undetectable in urine and blood samples after a short period.
• The role of healthcare professionals in inquiring about suspected drug use and collecting proper specimens for toxicology screening 1. If you're concerned about substance abuse among young people, I would recommend speaking with healthcare providers, school counselors, or substance abuse prevention specialists who can provide appropriate guidance and resources for education and prevention.

From the FDA Drug Label

1. 2 Abuse Individuals with a history of drug abuse or dependence may be at greater risk for abuse and misuse of ketamine hydrochloride. Abuse is the intentional, non-therapeutic use of a drug, even once, for its psychological or physiological effects Misuse is the intentional use, for therapeutic purposes, of a drug by an individual in a way other than prescribed by a health care provider or for whom it was not prescribed In a context of drug abuse, ketamine hydrochloride may produce a variety of symptoms including anxiety, dysphoria, disorientation, insomnia, flashback, hallucinations, and feelings of floating, detachment and being "spaced out".

The name of the horse tranquilizer that kids are using to get high is ketamine 2.

From the Research

Horse Tranquilizer Used by Kids to Get High

• The name of the horse tranquilizer that kids are using to get high is not explicitly mentioned in the provided studies.
• However, based on the studies provided, it can be inferred that ketamine is a substance that is being used recreationally, including by young people, to get high 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
• Ketamine is a synthetic drug that is primarily used as an anesthetic and analgesic, but it also has psychoactive effects and can be used recreationally 4, 5.
• The studies provided focus on the therapeutic uses of ketamine, its mechanisms of action, and its potential side effects, rather than its recreational use 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

Risks Associated with Ketamine Use

• Ketamine use can lead to severe cardiovascular complications, including acute systolic heart failure, likely due to its direct negative inotropic effects and dose-dependent impact on cardiac function 3.
• Ketamine use disorder can also lead to other health problems, such as increased heart rate and blood pressure, and can exacerbate underlying medical conditions 7.
• The long-term effects of ketamine use are not well understood, and more research is needed to fully understand its potential risks and benefits 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.