Dean's Grand Rounds - Ketamine misuse, an increasing problem - consequences and responses
Free Webinar - Thursday 16 October 2025, 4.00pm - 5.30pm
Overview
The webinar, as part of the Dean's Grand Rounds, will describe the epidemiology of rising ketamine misuse and explain the consequences. It also outlines clinical responses and how to develop services. Talks cover: psychopharmacology, prevalence and adverse effects; Ketamine use in the community – case series including psychiatric vulnerabilities; Ketamine detoxification and severe dependence; developing a community ketamine service; and, developing an integrated service for ketamine users.
Programme and speakers
- Introduction to the problem - Why is it relevant to psychiatry??- Dr Emily Finch (Chair, Addictions Faculty)
- Service user interview -?Saul Wardale and Dr Irene Guerrini
- Ketamine in a nutshell: Psychopharmacology, prevalence & adverse effects (including bladder issues)? -?Dr Faye Graver
- Ketamine detoxification and severe dependence?- Dr Stephen Kaar
- Developing a community ketamine service?- Dr Irene?Guerrini
- Developing an integrated service for ketamine users?- Dr Tracey Myton
- Ketamine use in the community - case series including psychiatric vulnerabilities?- Dr Irene Guerrini
- Close of session - Dr Deepa Krishnan, Dean's Grand Rounds Lead.