Deaths following illicit ketamine use in England, Wales and Northern Ireland 1999–2024: An update report to inform the reclassification debate
Journal of Psychopharmacology September 29, 2025 Jade Pullen, John Corkery, Rebecca Mcknight et al. 3 citations
Deaths following illicit ketamine use have accelerated in recent years, increasingly involving complex polydrug use and socio-economic vulnerability. Policy responses should extend beyond single-substance legislative controls to include harm reduction, treatment integration, and social support strategies.