Is Ketamine the UK's Next Drug Crisis? | Perspectives Ep5

Ketamine use is on the rise - so is it the UK's next drug crisis? In this episode of Perspectives, our panel of experts tackle the issues behind ketamine’s rise and delve into the risks and consequences of this drug. On the show: 🔵Why ketamine is today’s drug of choice for young people 🔵Ketamine bladder and the real physical consequences of this drug 🔵Using the ‘joker’, the ‘table turner' or the ‘diplomat’ to deal with peer pressure On the panel: ▶️ Dr David McLaughlan, Consultant Psychiatrist and Co-Founder of Curb ▶️ Debbie Longsdale, Priory's Therapy Director ▶️ Claire Rimmer, Lead Addiction Therapist Jump to 👇 00:00 Intro 1:04 Why is ketamine seeing a significant rise in use? 4:05 What is ketamine? 5:55 What's the scenario for use and abuse? 8:00 Ketamine bladder 9:30 Effects of drug use on mental health 11:53 Using drugs to self-medicate 13:14 When does it become an addiction? 15:17 Signs of ketamine addiction 17:22 Physical effects of ketamine 23:08 Dealing with an addict in denial 25:04 How ketamine addiction is treated 32:51 Q&A 1: Strategies for relapse prevention 34:48 Q&A 2: Dealing with peer pressure from friends 39:26 Q&A 3: Benefits of prescribing a drug vs the side effects LINKS TO SOURCES: Priory has seen a 34% increase in treatment enquiries for ketamine addiction: https://www.priorygroup.com/media-cen... Government data shows a 350% increase in people entering treatment for ketamine problems in the past 8 years: https://www.gov.uk/government/statist... #addictionawareness #addictionrecoverypodcast #mentalhealthpodcast Sign up to our free wellbeing newsletter, The Reset 👇 https://www.priorygroup.com/newslette... _ Follow Priory on social media: Instagram   / priorygroup   Facebook   / priorygroup   TikTok   / priorygroup   LinkedIn   / priory   Looking after your mental health should be high on everyone's priority list. At Priory, we strive to help everyone take control of their mental health, building a brighter future for themselves and those around them. For more insight, explainers, and advice on managing your mental health, head to the Priory blog: https://www.priorygroup.com/blog __ This video is designed to be informational, but its content is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you or a loved one are experiencing difficulties with your mental health, please contact a medical professional or a licensed mental health provider for tailored advice for you. If you or a loved one are in crisis and need immediate support, call 999 or attend your nearest A&E department. For information on relevant crisis support lines, visit https://www.priorygroup.com/crisis-su... __ Priory is the leading independent provider of mental healthcare and adult social care in the UK. We have two divisions, which together support the needs of over 35,000 people every year. We currently treat more than 70 different conditions through a nationwide network of 290 facilities. Our purpose is to empower each person in our care to take steps towards a healthy future and live their lives as positively and independently as possible. For more information on how Priory can help you, head to our website or call us: https://www.priorygroup.com/ 0800 840 3219