Source: Rise in young people being harmed by ketamine sparks new awareness campaign
A rise in the number of young people being harmed by ketamine has sparked a new Government campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of the drug, including severe bladder damage and even death.
Ministers have also raised concerns about synthetic opioids hidden in fake medicines bought online, as well as THC vapes laced with synthetic cannabinoids, also known as spice.
According to the Department of Health and Social Care, there has been an eight-fold increase in people seeking treatment for ketamine use in the last decade.
The new campaign, which will target 16 to 24-year-olds, will highlight the risks of taking the drug.
Ketamine is a powerful medical anaesthetic but can be dangerous when used recreationally.
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