Investigation: How ketamine became the UK’s hidden campus killer

<p>In the last decade, ketamine has become one of the most popular drugs among students. Part of its appeal seems to be a false reputation for being comparatively safe. But the Times has uncovered never-before-seen data that paints a very dark picture of the dangers of ketamine.</p><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.</em></p><p><strong>Guest: </strong>Dominic Kennedy, Investigations Editor, The Times.</p><p><strong>Host:</strong> Luke Jones.</p><p><strong>Clips: </strong>Wigan council, Sky News.</p><p><em>If you or someone you know is struggling with drug addiction, there are resources to help:</em></p><p><strong>FRANK</strong>&nbsp;provides a confidential service to anyone wanting information, advice or support about any aspect of drugs.</p><p>Phone: 0300 123 6600&nbsp;<strong>Online chat facility (2-6pm weekdays)</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.talktofrank.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit the Talk to Frank site</a></p><p><strong>Drug Addicts Anonymous</strong></p><p>Phone: 0300 030 3000&nbsp;<a href="https://www.drugaddictsanonymous.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit the Drug Addicts Anonymous website</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>