When ketamine is used, its normally used for surgery and to help with pain management. It is considered to be a very powerful dissociative anesthetic . Over the last few years ketamine has been used to help treat treatment-resistant depression  (TRD) with acute suicidal thoughts or actions since it as rapid-acting effects. Ketamine is an FDA approved drug that is used in medical settings, but it could be used in emergencies and on battlefields since ketamine maintains normal

Self-determination refers to the ability or power of a person or group to make their own decisions and choices, especially regarding their own future and governance, without external coercion or control.  Being able to be self-determine, you have to be able to choose what you want and need for yourself, being able to not feel influenced by other people in making your own decisions and to be the driver of your life and not be the passenger.  Being able to control your life and

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