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Ketamine Addiction: A Rising Concern

This chapter explores the growing issue of ketamine addiction among young individuals in the UK, amplified by media coverage of high-profile cases. It examines the complexities of ketamine as both a recreational and therapeutic substance, the risks tied to escalating use, and the challenges in defining ketamine use disorder. The conversation highlights severe physical and mental health consequences of prolonged use and the withdrawal symptoms faced by chronic users.

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