K, Ket, Keta, Special K, Vitamin K, in other words Ketamine. It was invented in 1962 and has been around for years
70 a replacement for PCP as an anesthetic in the medical world. It was used, among other things, as
anesthetic during the Vietnam War. The drug with its hallucinogenic effect becomes
used less and less in the medical world and appeared from the 1990s onwards during Techno-
parties. In recent years it has become increasingly popular at festivals and during raves and afters.
Drug researcher Ton Nabben of the Bonger Institute confirms that there is an increasing
popularity is visible in the Netherlands. Where Ketamine had been popular in Amsterdam for some time
dance parties, in recent years it has also become increasingly common at parties in other parts of the country
country. Does this mean there is a new trend? According to experts, drugs such as ecstasy and
cocaine is by far more popular with partygoers.
Who Uses Ketamine?
Research shows that users of Ketamine these are regularly highly educated Dutch people
like to go to dance parties. These are experienced drug users who are not averse to it
experiment. The average Dutch drug user is generally described
as a user who likes to experiment, but also likes to stay on top of things. This group
users are looking for increased social interaction, but with Ketamine you dive more into your own
into the world. This seems to be the reason that drugs such as cocaine and ecstasy seem to do better in our country.
Figures from the Trimbos Institute (end of 2020):
– In 2020, 2.0% of Dutch adults had ever used Ketamine. In 2016 and 2018
these figures were lower.
– The increase in use is particularly noticeable among men, people in their twenties and people in (very)
urban areas. For example, use for 25-29 year olds was still 2.1% in 2016, in 2020 it was
that 5.1%. Use also increased among 20-24 year olds in the last year from 2.0 to 4.5%.
– Young adults who used Ketamine in the past year gave the following reasons:
perceiving things differently (79%), chilling and relaxing (63%), having fun with friends (61%),
experience adventures and crazy things (57%)
2F-Ketamine, a replacement for Ketamine
Ketamine is stated in the Medicines Act, which means that it may be prescribed by
doctors and veterinarians. Producing, possessing or trading Ketamine is illegal in our country
also prohibited. Since 2016, an alternative has come onto the market in the form of Research
Chemical called: 2F-Ketamine. Read more about this product in our previous blog: “2F-FDCK / 2F-
Ketamine“.
Ketamine and music
The emerging popularity has been reflected in the music world for years. Both domestically and
Abroad, Ket plays the leading role in several songs. Below is a list:
Krytax – “Line Ketamine”
Reinier Zonneveld – “Ket's cap”
The Chemical Brothers – “Lost in the K-Hole”
Blur – “Brothers & Sisters”
Cocorosie – “K-Hole”
Clap Your Hands Say yah – “Ketamine & Ecstasy”
NOFX – “Kids of the K-Hole”
The Polish Ambassador – “Space Kitten”
Placebo – “Special K”
Kissy Sell Out – “Get Ready For The K-Hole”
Bloc Party – “The Prayer”
