Closed call for evidence

Ketamine harms assessment

• From: Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs
• Published: 5 August 2025

Summary

The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) is calling for evidence on ketamine use, harms and interventions.

This call for evidence ran from
10am on 1 August 2025 to midday on 19 August 2025

Call for evidence description

This call for evidence is intended for:

• healthcare professionals
• researchers and academics
• service providers and practitioners
• people with lived or living experience
• relevant organisations

The questionnaire has 5 sections:

1. About you or your organisation
2. Ketamine use and associated harms
3. Interventions and access to support
4. Legal classification
5. Any further comments

The ACMD will use your evidence to help formulate advice to the government.

Published 5 August 2025