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Surge in use of Ketamine as party drug, HSE warns

A Garda seizure of ketamine. If too much is taken, people can go into a “K-hole”, described as affecting the ability to speak or move around easily.

Tue, 19 Dec, 2023 - 19:00

Cormac O'Keeffe Security Correspondent

A party drug that was once on the margins of Ireland’s nightlife and festival scene has witnessed a “noticeable increase” in its popularity in recent years, HSE experts have said.

Officials are concerned at the “noted lack of knowledge” among users over the effects of Ketamine, with medics treating cases of seizures brought on by the drug at music festivals over the summer.

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