Ketamine

China has banned tiletamine, a veterinary anesthetic, after its recreational inhalation by young people increased. The substance is now classified as a controlled drug, regulated as strictly as fentanyl, and is often vaporized in e-cigarettes for recreational use.

Myanmar authorities burned over $600 million worth of seized illegal drugs, including heroin, methamphetamine, ketamine, marijuana, and opium, during nationwide events commemorating the U.N.'s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

A bond hearing continued for Corey Hutterli, accused of throwing Justin Zelin off a 25th-floor balcony in Miami Beach. The defense argued the state's case is circumstantial and highlighted toxicology results showing Zelin had fentanyl, cocaine, and ketamine in his system.

A 23-year-old individual spent £35,000 on ketamine addiction, leading to incontinence and requiring Botox injections in the bladder to manage daily life.

Dogs helped uncover a record haul of drugs hidden in lumber, with the seized drugs primarily consisting of cocaine and ketamine. Officials reported the estimated retail value of the drugs to be $8.3 billion.

Dogs uncovered a record haul of drugs hidden in lumber, with the seizure including cocaine and ketamine valued at an estimated $8.3 billion, according to officials.

Chile has announced its largest-ever drug seizure, intercepting 1,080 tons of wood laced with cocaine and ketamine destined for Europe. The drugs were hidden in the wood, marking a significant law enforcement operation.

Hong Kong police arrested a 30-year-old man after his Tesla collided with a parked vehicle in Tai Kok Tsui. The driver tested positive for ketamine, marking at least the fourth suspected drug-driving case in less than a week. The accident occurred on Hoi Fai Road near Olympian City 3, injuring the male driver of the parked Tesla.

A Colorado court has ordered new trials for two paramedics convicted in the death of Elijah McClain, who died after being injected with ketamine during a 2019 police encounter. The case has sparked national debate over the use of sedatives like ketamine to subdue individuals and led many emergency medical services agencies to restrict their use.

A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was pinned by police and given a fatal dose of ketamine. The decision pertains to the case involving the paramedics' use of ketamine during the incident.

A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was pinned by police and injected with a fatal dose of ketamine.

A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was pinned down by police and injected with a fatal dose of ketamine.

A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was pinned by police and given a fatal dose of ketamine.

The mother of a 22-year-old estate agent who died from ketamine addiction is calling for the drug to be reclassified as a Class A substance. She argues the move is necessary to address the drug's deadly impact.

A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics in the death of Elijah McClain, who died in 2019 after receiving a ketamine injection.

A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics involved in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, ordering new trials. McClain, a Black man, was restrained by police and injected with ketamine, an incident that became a focal point for social justice discussions.

A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was pinned down by police and injected with a fatal dose of ketamine.

A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against paramedics Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec in the death of Elijah McClain, who was injected with ketamine during police restraint. The appeals court ordered new trials for the paramedics, upholding one assault conviction but faulting jury instructions on negligent homicide.

A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, who was injected with ketamine after being restrained by police. The appeals court ordered new trials for Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec, citing issues with jury instructions on criminally negligent homicide charges.

A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics in the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who died after being injected with ketamine and pinned down by police.

The article highlights the severe health effects of ketamine use among young people, including lifelong dependency on nappies and a vital organ shrinking to the size of a marble, as reported in a special investigation by Lily Amory.

A 22-year-old estate agent died after years of ketamine abuse, which led to her spending £500 monthly on incontinence pads, according to an inquest. The case highlights the severe health consequences linked to prolonged drug use.

A California couple was arrested after a routine vehicle check revealed ketamine, leading to a home search that uncovered $2 million worth of drugs. The incident occurred on May 29 when police checked the man's vehicle as he was being dropped off by his girlfriend for a probation appointment.

A man was thrown from a 25th-floor balcony in Miami Beach, leading to his death. Surveillance video shows a condominium staffer responding to the incident, and Corey Hutterli is accused of pushing Justin Zelin after an altercation. Hutterli faces charges including second-degree murder and drug-related offenses.

A study reviewed 26 clinical trials involving over 1,100 patients, finding that a single ketamine infusion significantly reduced severe depression symptoms within four hours and lowered suicidal thoughts within 24 hours. The analysis suggests ketamine may offer rapid relief for treatment-resistant depression, though it carries risks like dissociation and nausea.

Matthew Perry, the 'Friends' star, drowned in his hot tub in 2023 after being administered a fatal ketamine injection. His longtime personal assistant, who provided the injection, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and was sentenced to over three years in prison.

Kenneth Iwamansa, Matthew Perry's assistant who administered ketamine to him, was sentenced to 41 months in prison. BBC reporter Shaimaa Khalil was present during the sentencing hearing.

Kenneth Iwamasa, a former assistant to TV star Matthew Perry, was sentenced to 41 months in prison as part of a prosecution involving five people linked to Perry's death from the drug ketamine.

Kenneth Iwamasa, one of five individuals who pleaded guilty to the ketamine overdose death of actor Matthew Perry, was sentenced in Los Angeles on May 27, 2026. The incident led to the imprisonment of Perry's former assistant.

Matthew Perry's assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, was sentenced to 41 months in prison for his role in the actor's ketamine-related death. Iwamasa pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death and expressed regret for his actions.

Matthew Perry's assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, was sentenced to 41 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to distribute ketamine that caused the actor's death. Iwamasa expressed lifelong regret for his actions.

Matthew Perry's assistant, who administered ketamine to the actor on the day of his death, has been sentenced. The incident is linked to Perry's fatal overdose, which occurred in 2023.

Matthew Perry's assistant was sentenced for administering ketamine to the actor on the day of his death. The incident is linked to Perry's fatal overdose, which occurred shortly after the injection.

Matthew Perry's live-in personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, was sentenced to 3 years and 5 months in prison for his role in the actor's ketamine-related death. Iwamasa, who injected Perry with the fatal dose and enabled his addiction, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine resulting in death and testified as a key witness for prosecutors.

Kenneth Iwamasa, 60, was sentenced to over three years in prison for injecting Matthew Perry with a fatal dose of ketamine. He is the fifth and final individual convicted in connection with Perry's 2023 death.

Matthew Perry's assistant, Iwamasa, was sentenced to three years and five months in prison for his role in the actor's death caused by ketamine. Iwamasa cooperated with investigators during the inquiry into Perry's death.

Kenneth Iwamasa, Matthew Perry's personal assistant, pleaded guilty to distributing ketamine that caused the Friends actor's death in 2023. He will be sentenced on Wednesday, with prosecutors seeking three years and five months in prison.

A man was jailed for injecting Friends star Matthew Perry with a fatal dose of ketamine. The incident led to Perry's death, resulting in criminal charges against the perpetrator.

Matthew Perry’s former live-in personal assistant was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute ketamine to the actor, including the dose linked to his October 2023 death. The individual, identified as a San Fernando Valley man, repeatedly injected Perry with the drug.

Matthew Perry's assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine, which contributed to the actor's death. He is set to be sentenced for his role in the incident.