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flag Cumbria sees a ketamine crisis among young adults, driving public health and law enforcement response.

flag Cumbria is facing a surge in drug-related deaths tied to ketamine use, particularly among young adults aged 18 to 28, prompting officials to label it a "ketamine pandemic." flag The drug, a veterinary tranquilizer misused recreationally, is linked to severe health risks including bladder and kidney damage, mental health decline, and overdose. flag Although reclassified as Class B in 2014, the Home Office is still reviewing whether to move it to Class A, which could bring life sentences for suppliers. flag Authorities attribute the rise to post-pandemic youth mental health struggles, limited employment, and contaminated drugs. flag A public campaign, “Kick Ket Out,” urges reporting of drug activity, with leaders stressing that solutions require collaboration across law enforcement, health services, and community groups.

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