Drug testing and harm reduction service MANDRAKE has issued several urgent warnings regarding a dangerous batch of ketamine circulating in Manchester. The twitter warning read “Xylazine analytically confirmed, by MANDRAKE Lab, in samples of ketamine circulating in Manchester. Potentially fatal if consumed.” Xylazine is a sedative drug typically used by veterinarians to treat large animals. It can be fatal when combined with ketamine.
Drug takers who feel unwell are urged to seek medical attention immediately and contact local drug and medical services for support. Greater Manchester Drugs Early Warning System has also shared caution and encouraged users to take a small test dose.
Warning notices have been issued by both the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University to their students, with links to resources and advice.
This isn’t the first time that warnings have been issued over the use of ketamine in Manchester. In April, Merseyside Police issued similar warnings over a “dangerous” batch of the drug, following a series of seizures by three men who had taken ketamine at a premises on Fleet Street. All three men were hospitalised.
People are being encouraged to educate themselves on the signs and impact of ketamine use, and to report any incidents to the relevant authorities to keep themselves and others safe. Harm reduction and information services such as Pill Report, The Loop, and WEDINOS are available for drug testing kits, ear protection, information and advice
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