I can see both sides of this but I think K is as much of a symptom as a problem…
it is possible to do K in moderation and not get addicted to it. I was an occasional user of K until fairly recently. Even then it would be one or two lines whilst my mates were all doing loads (if I do too much it shakes up my stomach anyway).
I certainly don’t think though there has been any recent conspiracy by “those in charge” to encourage recreational drug use of any kind.
I do think in some cases during the 1980s and early 1990s cops “gave people enough rope so they hang themselves” (particularly squatters/travellers) but this practice has been discouraged since the NHS and other authorities have worked together, as “letting druggies destroy themselves and their social networks” still means the NHS have to spend public money picking up the pieces eventually.
But Ketamine has been in legitimate pharmaceutical use since the late 70s/80s and remains in such use.
It is a far simpler task to divert legtimate supplies from the NHS or a foreign nations health service than it is to sell underworld produced drugs and far less risk for all involved, users and dealers.
This stuff could have been brought in 10-30 years ago – indeed it was available in the early-late 90s but just wasn’t as popular.
there are however tons of people who seem to be constantly dissatisfied with life in general and their seemingly mundane existences, and look for drugs – any drugs, as a way out.
people were caning pills and speed midweek “back in the day” but soon found they became rather ill, often due to sleep deprivation. K takes somewhat longer to wreck your body (although when it does it does more damage) so has become a more common “midweek” drug for people wanting to escape…
