New trends of Ketamine consumption in Europe.

Abstract

The present chapter shows the evolution of ketamine from an anaesthetic to a recreational drug. It presents the different stages which it passed through to reach this point. We present a brief summary of the legal status of ketamine and at the same time its status as an illegal substance. It also outlines the current situation in Europe, with particular emphasis on the countries where consumption is present. Finally we present the lifestyles of consumers’ habits as well as future trends in consumption habits.