Karl jansens book ketamine dreams and realities is a goldmine of information on this fascinating substance that combines in a unique way the properties of an anesthetic and a psychedelic it is clearly written well researched and documented and presents a balanced and objective view point the authors broad perspective which covers all. Karl jansens book ketamine dreams and realities is a goldmine of information on this fascinating substance that combines in a unique way the properties of an anesthetic and a psychedelic it is clearly written well researched and documented and presents a balanced and objective view point the authors broad perspective that covers all the aspects of ketamine from pharmacology to its use in raves makes this book interesting for clinicians and researchers as well as the general public . Ketamine dreams and realities is a non biased and comprehensive overview of the drug ketamine it covers everything from its recreational use in the dance community its use as an adjunct to psychotherapy as an aid in overcoming chemical dependency and alcoholism to the types of mystical experiences induced by ketamine this book includes information on the possible benf. Ketamine is a dissociative drug and the user enters in a psychedelic dream with hallucinations floating sensation feeling of dissociation of the mind from the body the dream is forgotten the