It is safer not to use drugs at all as there are always risks. If you do choose to use, know the risks and steps to help you reduce the harms. 

Ketamine is a drug that can make you feel disconnected from your body and surroundings. It can cause feelings of detachment and hallucinations. This could mean extra risks at festivals. It is usually looks like a grainy white powder but the colour can vary. Crucially, you can’t tell what’s in a powder just by looking at it, and even a small amount could have serious health effects.

New Types of Ketamine = higher risks

In Ireland, the strength and contents of ketamine can vary. Sometimes, what’s sold as ketamine may actually be a new version called a ketamine analogue or designer drug. These substances are made to act like ketamine but can be much stronger and less predictable. These new types of drugs pose significantly higher risks especially if combined with other drugs...