Not exact matches
He knew that
ketamine, used as an anesthetic during the Vietnam War, frequently produced out - of - body
experiences and that other drugs were suspected of being triggers as well.
In addition, research now shows that a number of medicinal and recreational drugs can mirror the euphoria often felt in near - death
experiences, such as the anesthetic
ketamine, which can also trigger out - of - body
experiences and hallucinations.
Ketamine affects the brain's opioid system, which can naturally become active even without drugs when animals are under attack, suggesting trauma might set off this aspect of near - death
experiences, Mobbs explains.
When taken in low doses (in his case, lozenges or shoulder shots) rather than drip IV,
ketamine can be therapeutic, assuaging panic attacks and softening the often constricting
experiences that anxiety and depression can cause.
The eleven cibachrome prints in The Drug Series — Crack, Cocaine, Heroin, Marijuana, LSD, Psilocybin,
Ketamine, Ecstasy, Amphetamine, Hashish, and Mescaline — depict a cross-cultural sample of adults ranging in age from 24 to28 years who had little or no prior
experience with drugs.
Use of oral
ketamine for analgesia during reduction / manipulation of fracture / dislocation in the Emergency Room: An initial
experience in a low - resource setting