Survey highlights 'current popularity of ketamine' with drug 'the substance of choice' at festivals 

Ketamine use was reported by almost one quarter of overall respondents. More than one-third of 18–24-year-old males reported using ketamine last year.

Ketamine is fast becoming one of Ireland's most-used drugs with almost 25% of Irish drug users reporting its use and more than one third of 18–24-year-old males reporting using it last year, according to new research.

The findings were part of the new European Web Survey on Drugs (EWSD) and is the first time Ireland took part in the research. It aims to better understand drug use in the last year, particularly among occasional users and those who use drugs in nightlife settings.