Ketamine is used in medicine as an anesthetic for humans and animals.

By snorting it as a powder

Most people who take powder ketamine will snort it. Users often talk of taking a ‘bump’, meaning they snort a small amount of ketamine. In the UK, snorting is the most common way to take ketamine.

By injecting it

People who regularly use ketamine sometimes inject it to get a bigger hit. They usually inject ketamine into a muscle.

By swallowing it as a tablet

Some people swallow it in tablet form, but this is less common.

By bombing

Some people ‘bomb’ it, which is swallowing the powder wrapped in a cigarette paper.