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St Helens Faces Ketamine Crisis Among Youth

7/5/2025

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Health leaders in St Helens, UK, are sounding the alarm over the alarming rise of ketamine use among young people, highlighting its dangerous health consequences, including bladder damage and addiction. In response, authorities are launching awareness initiatives and encouraging parents to identify warning signs. A potential upgrade of ketamine's classification to Class A is also on the table.

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Story summary

Health leaders in St Helens, UK, are sounding the alarm over the alarming rise of ketamine use among young people, highlighting its dangerous health consequences, including bladder damage and addiction. In response, authorities are launching awareness initiatives and encouraging parents to identify warning signs. A potential upgrade of ketamine's classification to Class A is also on the table.