RCPsych comment on the Club Drug Clinic at Chelsea and
Westminster Hospital
Dr Emma Whicher, a member of the Royal College
of Psychiatrists’ Addictions Faculty, said: "The College welcomes
the launch of the Club Drug Clinic. Evidence
suggests that patterns of drug use in the UK are changing,
particularly in younger groups. A new group of substances, known as
club drugs, are increasing in popularity. This group includes
established drugs such as ecstasy, ketamine and powder cocaine but
also newer substances including mephedrone, GHB/GBL and legal
highs.
"Relatively little is known about the
potential risks of these new substances and this is of concern to
professionals working in the field. This new clinic presents an
opportunity to learn more about the new drugs and help develop
effective treatments."
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