A contaminated batch of powerful ketamine is being sold on the streets of Shrewsbury and several young people have ended up in hospital after taking the drug, health leaders have warned.
Ketamine or 'ket' is a powerful anaesthetic and has become increasingly popular as a recreational drug.
The spokesperson said:"Ketamine is a powerful anaesthetic and has become increasingly popular as a recreational drug. Graham McGraw, contracts manager at Shropshire Council’s drug and alcohol support partners, We Are With You, said: “We know that ketamine has become a popular drug amongst young people, both nationally and locally in Shropshire. Our service is there to provide free and confidential advice to anybody who is concerned about their own substance use or somebody else’s.
Kirstie Hurst-Knight, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for children and education, said: “This is a concerning issue for young people, parents and carers, and we support the advice of our partners to be aware of the risks and for parents to have a conversation with their young people this weekend, ahead of any celebrations.
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