Ketamine 'should not' become class A drug, government's expert panel says

The advice from the ACMD will now be considered "urgently" by the government before a final announcement is made.

Ketamine should not be reclassified as a Class A drug, say experts

Ketamine, a Class B substance, is used in clinical settings as an anaesthetic for people and animals - but it is also taken recreationally.
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Ketamine to remain as Class B drug after experts say upgrading it 'would not reduce use'

Ketamine will remain as a class B drug following a review which found its "acute harms align with its current class B status" ...
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New non-opioid drug introduces new class of pain management medication

(WKBN) – Every year, thousands of people die from overdosing on opioids in the U.S. but now there’s a new, non-opioid pain ...
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New class of oral drugs can inhibit a diverse range of pathogenic SARS-CoV-2 strains

The constant evolution of new COVID-19 variants makes it critical for clinicians to have multiple therapies in their arsenal for treating drug-resistant infections. Researchers have now discovered ...
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A classification of drugs based on their environmental impact

Scientists at the University of Lausanne (UNIL) and University center Unisanté classified 35 commonly used drugs in Switzerland based on their impact on the aquatic biodiversity. The aim of this ...