Ketamine The Emerging Crisis in Non-Prescribed Ketamine Use "A doctor who treats himself has a fool for a patient.” Sir William Osler Posted June 15, 2025 | Reviewed by Hara Estroff Marano ...

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Ketamine is a licensed drug and can be prescribed medically. However, when misused, it can cause serious and sometimes permanent damage to the bladder, along with other health problems.

Balancing ketamine's medical value with rising non-prescribed use presents a complex challenge, write the authors. "The Home Office is considering reclassifying ketamine as class A, but opinions ...

The rise in non-prescribed ketamine use across the UK in recent years is a cause for concern, say doctors in The BMJ today. Irene Guerrini at South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and ...

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Ketamine use in England and Wales hit a record last year with almost one in 25 16-24 year olds having tried it. That’s four times higher than the levels recorded a decade ago.

Medical professionals should be vigilant for diversion to non-medical purposes. Ketamine should be prescribed at the minimum dose necessary to achieve a desired clinical effect.