Tuesday 17 November 2009

Ketamine drug use 'harms memory'

Frequent use of ketamine - a drug which is popular with clubbers - is being linked with memory problems.

The University College London team carried out a range of memory and psychological tests on 120 people.

They found frequent users performed poorly on skills such as recalling names, conversations and patterns.

Previous research has suggested the drug may cause kidney and bladder damage. Experts said users should be aware of the risks.

Ketamine - or Special K as it has been dubbed - acts as a stimulant and induces hallucinations.

It has been increasing in popularity, particularly as an alternative to ecstasy among clubbers, as the price has fallen over recent years...

@'BBC'

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