‘Absolutely frightening’: surge in ketamine cases hits UK urology wards

Young adults and teenagers prevalent in ‘skyrocketing’ admissions linked to class B drug, say doctors in northern England

‘Absolutely frightening’: surge in ketamine cases hits UK urology wards

TL;DR

  • Doctors in northern England report increased hospital admissions.
  • Young adults and teenagers are the prevalent age groups affected.
  • The cause is attributed to a Class B drug.
  • The trend is described as 'skyrocketing'.