# Ketamine: What to know about the sedative drug some college students are using recreationally

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/ketamine-what-to-know-about-the-sedative-drug-some-college-students-are-using-recreationally/
- Published: 2026-10-14T09:00:00-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Photo: Medical supplies are staged for a 2nd Medical Battalion certification exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 19, 2026. […] (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos). Photo credit: Navy Medicine via Unsplash. Article by Madison Czopek. PolitiFact – October 7, 2026. Known as special K, key and K, ketamine is both a psychoactive club drug similar to acid or ecstasy and a promising option for treating depression or substance use disorder. With its dueling profile, the anesthetic ketamine has made lots of headlines in recent years. It was scrutinized for its role in “Friends” actor Matthew Perry’s 2023 death. During the 2024 election, billionaire and business owner Elon Musk said he used ketamine to treat depression while others reported he may have misused it. […] Click here to view the original article at www.politifact.com Related articles: Ketamine and psychedelics share a surprising link to the immune system – PsyPost Cornell Jane Doe Said She Had So Much Ketamine Her ‘Eyes Were Crossed’ During Alleged Sexual Assault: Records – People Cornell case raises questions about rise of ketamine in sexual assaults: ‘You might not realize you’re being touched’ – The Guardian