Excessive Ketamine Use may Harm Memory

Frequent use of ketamine may cause memory problems, scientists have said. Ketamine is a drug popular with clubbers.

The University College London boffins came to the conclusion after carrying out a range of memory and psychological tests on 120 people.

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From analyses, they found frequent users performed poorly on skills such as recalling names, conversations and patterns, reports The BBC.

Used as an alternative to ecstasy among clubbers, ketamine - or Special K - acts as a stimulant and induces hallucinations.

The study has been published in the Addiction journal.

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Lead researcher Dr Celia Morgan said: "Ketamine use is increasing faster than any other drug in the UK, particularly among young people, and has now become a mainstream club drug.

"However, many young people who use this drug may be largely unaware of its damaging properties and its potential for addiction.

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"We need to ensure that users are informed of the potentially negative consequences of heavy ketamine use."

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