James Boland
5 Nov 2024 · Coroner Alison Mutch · Manchester South
A similar concern from this report was raised again 1 time later. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. Ketamine use leading to severe health problems
“Maintaining its classification as a Class B drug was likely to encourage others to start to use it or continue to use it under the false impression it is”
Linked reports
Identical hazardConfidence 0.96 · high
This report
“Maintaining its classification as a Class B drug was likely to encourage others to start to use it or continue to use it under the false impression it is”
Later report
“Ketamine's classification as a class B controlled drug may give an impression that the dangers associated with its use are reduced as compared with class A drugs.”
Responses
2024-0599-Response-from-The-Home-Office.pdf ↗· Home Office
Stated action
“I intend to commission the ACMD to conduct an updated harms assessment of ketamine as part of the forthcoming three-year work programme commission cycle.”