Some of the common effects of Ketamine include hallucinations as it blocks chemical messengers in the brain that carry sensory input & as a result, the brain fills the resulting void with visions, dreams, memories etc. There are visual distortions & abuser loses sense of time, senses, and identity. It is very popular because of its euphoretic effects that are similar to a near death experience, with the sensation of rising above one's body, inner peace, and radiant light. Often, visual perception and sense of touch are amplified & sense of smell and taste seem muted.