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Home Office may reclassify ketamine in response to record levels of use

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52% Informative

Home Office seeking 'expert advice' on reclassification of ketamine as a class A drug.

An estimated 299,000 people reported use of the drug in 2023 , Home Office said.

Elon Musk said he uses ketamine to manage the 'chemical tides' that cause depression.

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38

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28

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59

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semi-formal

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English

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50

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possibly offensive

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not hateful

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not detected

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short-lived

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