The government is considering reclassifying ketamine as a Class A substance after a record number of people reported using the drug.



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Study reveals significant increase in recreational ketamine use among adults

Illegal use of the drug reached record levels last year, the Home Office said.

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Ketamine could become Class A drug as ministers seek advice

The Home Office has commissioned advice on reclassifying ketamine as a Class A drug, with ministers alarm over record numbers using it and its use to make 'pink cocaine'

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Major change to law over party drug ketamine amid alarm over 'pink cocaine'

Dealers and producers could face life behind bars, under the proposed changes.

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Party drug ketamine could be made class A drug amid record number of takers

PARTY drug Ketamine could be reclassified as a Class A substance after its use hit record levels last year.  Ministers have ordered a review of the drug, currently a Class B substance, which can lead to serious health issues like permanent bladder and kidney damage. ShutterstockThe drug can lead to serious health issues like permanent bladder and kidney damage[/caption]
Home Office Minister Diana Johnson said the recent rise is seen as “deeply c…

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Ketamine could be reclassified as Class A drug after use soared to record high

Ketamine is widely associated with clubs and raves (Picture: Getty Images)  Ketamine could be upgraded from a class B to a class A drug after the government requested a review into its status. Currently, those who supply or produce the club drug can face a prison sentence of up to 14 years, an unlimited fine, or both. If it is reclassified – placing it alongside drugs like heroin, cocaine and LSD – supplying or producing ketamine could mean life…

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Ketamine could become Class A drug after Labour asks for review

The government is considering reclassifying ketamine as a Class A substance after a record number of people reported using the drug. Ketamine is currently a Class B substance, meaning the maximum penalty for supplying or producing it is up to 14 years in prison, an unlimited fine, or both. Almost 300,000 people between the ages […]

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A study analyzing data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) found that past-year recreational ketamine use among adults has increased dramatically since 2015, including significant shifts in associations with depression and sociodemographic characteristics such as race, age and education status.

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Research shows ketamine use is on the rise in U.S. adults: New trends emerge

The drug is currently classified as a Class B, but after use reached record levels last year, it could be upgraded to the most dangerous drug category.

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Ketamine could become a Class A drug, as government launch review

A recent study analyzing data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) found that past-year recreational ketamine use among adults has increased dramatically since 2015, including significant shifts in associations with depression and sociodemographic characteristics such as race, age and education status.

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According to a new study, ketamine use has risen significantly since 2015. The results highlight the need for closer monitoring of recreational ketamine use.

Ketamine may become Class A drug as Home Office orders review

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