Ketamine use surges in UK, especially Liverpool, with seizures and addiction cases rising sharply.

The UK faces a growing ketamine crisis, especially in Liverpool, where drug busts have surged more than five times the national average. Ketamine use among young people has doubled in five years, with addiction cases surpassing those for cocaine. The drug, seen as cheap, accessible, and relatively safe, can cause severe bladder issues. With increasing seizures and rising use, experts predict a worsening crisis, prompting calls to reclassify ketamine for stricter regulation.

March 01, 2025
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