Ketamine: an emerging epidemic in young people — implications for primary care
British Journal of General Practice May 14, 2026 Megan Glover, Paul McNamara
Background Ketamine, once a niche party drug and anaesthetic, has become one of the fastest growing substances of misuse in the UK, with deaths increasing six-fold over the past decade. It is now the fifth most commonly used drug among young people, having surpassed cocaine. Aim To explore the rise in ketamine use among young people, its physical and psychological consequences, and their...