DOI: 10.12968/bjmh.2026.0007 ISSN: 2049-5919

Harms related to the recreational use of ketamine: a critical commentary

Julie Feather, Sarah Fialho, Alison Jayne Doherty, Joanna Harrison, Rachel Carter-Brown, James Edward Hill

This commentary critically appraises a systematic review of the harms associated with ketamine use and considers the implications for mental health nursing practice. It highlights limitations in the available evidence and the need for further research into the risks associated with prolonged recreational use and dependency.

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