<p>In the week between Christmas and New Year, we’re revisiting some of our favourite episodes of 2025. This episode was first published in April.</p><br><p>Recreational use of the Class B drug ketamine doubled in 2024. A Sunday Times investigation has looked into where it's coming from and why it's so hard to police.</p><br><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: </em><a href="http://thetimes.com/thestory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>http://thetimes.com/thestory</em></a></p><br><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Katie Gatens, Commissioning Editor, The Sunday Times News Review.</p><p><strong>Host:</strong> Manveen Rana.</p><p><strong>Producer:</strong> Olivia Case.</p><p><strong>Further reading:</strong> <a href="https://www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/article/ketamine-drug-gram-journey-bczvt3mtr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">One gram of ketamine and its 4,000-mile journey to the UK.&nbsp;</a></p><p><strong>Further listening:</strong> The truth behind the drama Adolescence</p><p>If you or someone you know needs drugs help or advice, visit <a href="talktofrank.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">talktofrank.com</a></p><p><strong>Photo:</strong> Getty Images.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Get in touch:</strong> <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism&nbsp;subscribe&nbsp;</em><a href="https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>here</em></a><em>.</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>