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Ketamine 'epidemic' among UK youth raises alarm • June 27, 2025, 9:11 AM ET (Medical Xpress)

'It's a little brighter': More veterans turn to ketamine therapy for depression, PTSD • June 16, 2025, 3:58 AM ET (CBC)

Ketamine swapped for salt as smugglers exploit Europe loophole in booming market • June 10, 2025, 7:09 AM ET (BBC)

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Also Known As	special K • K • CI581 • cat valium • 2-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)-cyclohexanone • super acid • jet

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