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Cumbria sees a ketamine crisis among young adults, driving public health and law enforcement response.
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."
The drug, a veterinary tranquilizer misused recreationally, is linked to severe health risks including bladder and kidney damage, mental health decline, and overdose.
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.
Authorities attribute the rise to post-pandemic youth mental health struggles, limited employment, and contaminated drugs.
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.
Cumbria ve una crisis de ketamina entre los adultos jóvenes, impulsando la respuesta de la salud pública y la aplicación de la ley.