Category: Ketamine
What Are K Cramps?
Although ketamine is considered a ‘safe’ drug by many users, it can have a number of unpleasant and potentially dangerous consequences. Some of the long-term effects of ketamine use can include lasting bladder damage and harmful impacts on mental health. Some users also experience intense abdominal pains known as ketamine cramps or K cramps. Unexplained…
Read MoreWhat Does Ketamine Abuse Look Like?
At the beginning of 2025, the Government announced that they were seeking expert advice on reclassifying ketamine to a Class A drug. ONS drug misuse statistics for the year ending March 2025 reported ketamine use at 0.8% among people aged 16 to 59 in England and Wales and 2.0% among those aged 16 to 24.…
Read MoreIs Ketamine an Opioid?
The Home Office has said that it is seeking expert advice on changing ketamine classification from Class B to Class A, which is generally seen as the most harmful and potentially harmful substances. This follows ongoing concern about ketamine harms. ONS Crime Survey for England and Wales data for the year ending March 2025 reported ketamine use…
Read MoreKetamine Bladder: Dangers & Risks
Ketamine abuse comes with many risks, but a new, serious disease has begun to emerge as a consequence. This disease is known as Ketamine Bladder Syndrome. Understanding this condition, its causes, symptoms, and potential dangers is essential for anyone using or considering the use of ketamine. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Ketamine Bladder…
Read MoreHow Long Does It Take Ketamine to Leave Your System?
Historically, ketamine has been used by medical professionals for anaesthesia which puts patients in a trance-like state when they are suffering from pain symptoms. The use of the drug in a controlled environment can sedate and relax patients to relieve them from pain. Similarly, ketamine can be used to help treat patients suffering from depression.…
Read MoreHow Does Ketamine Therapy Work?
Ketamine therapy is a relatively new treatment which involves the use of medical doses of ketamine alongside therapy sessions which are conducted by a licensed medical professional. The consumption of ketamine during therapy sessions allows patients to access their subconscious and is considered to be an effective mental health treatment for people who have treatment-resistant…
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