‘Absolutely frightening’: surge in ketamine cases hits UK urology wards

Young adults and teenagers prevalent in ‘skyrocketing’ admissions linked to class B drug, say doctors in northern England

Experts have warned that urology departments across the UK could be close to breaking point as ketamine-related hospital admissions have “skyrocketed” in the past few years.

Ketamine, a class B dissociative drug used for pain relief and sedation, is increasingly used recreationally in the UK. It is one of only three drugs, alongside magic mushrooms and hallucinogens, to have become used more regularly since 2015.

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Source: www.theguardian.com

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