Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs

The government’s Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs has been a focus for media attention in recent weeks. With the dismissal of its Chairman David Nutt and resignation of a further five members, the group faces a difficult few months – but remains as important as ever. We are gravely concerned about the rapid rise of new and potentially harmful drugs often coined “legal highs”,... Read more

Ketamine Addiction

Ketamine is a fast-acting anaesthetic and painkiller used primarily in veterinary surgery. It is also used, to a lesser extent, in human medicine. Ketamine can produce vivid dreams or hallucinations, and make the user feel as though the mind is separated from the body. This effect is called “dissociation,” which is also the effect of the related drug PCP. When Ketamine is given to humans... Read more