Ketamine was developed in the 1960s as a medical anesthetic and is now used legally in clinical settings, including for treatment-resistant depression. In recent years, it has become more widely used in therapeutic contexts under professional supervision.
Ketamine is a dissociative substance that may create a sense of detachment from the body or ordinary awareness. Individuals often describe entering dreamlike or abstract states, sometimes referred to as a “non-ordinary reality.” These experiences can allow for new perspectives on thoughts, emotions, and patterns.