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12 March 2012 Last updated at 17:16
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12 March 2012 Last updated at 17:16
A review of Class C drug ketamine has been ordered by the Home Office.
It follows concerns about its increased use and the harm the drug can cause.
Home Secretary Theresa May has asked independent experts on the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) to update their advice.
High doses can suppress heart function and lead to unconsciousness, with some regular ketamine users experiencing serious bladder damage.
The review will run alongside other aspects of the ACMD's annual work programme for 2012/13, which includes monitoring new psychoactive substances - so-called 'legal highs' - as well as reviews into khat and cocaine.
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