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Special K
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ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic sometimes used recreationally for its hallucinogenic and sedative effects
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What does "Special K" mean in drug slang?
The term "Special K" is an informal slang name for ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic used medically for sedation and anesthesia, and sometimes misused for its hallucinogenic and dissociative effects. The structure is a nickname derived from the brand name "Ketalar" (a ketamine formulation) and later popularized in club and drug culture. It is commonly used in recreational drug contexts to refer to ketamine.
Examples
He took some Special K at the rave.
