Police ketamine seizures in Scotland surged sixfold over a six-year period, uncovering an alarming escalation in supply concentrated within Greater Glasgow. Rigorous forensic analysis reveals that nearly 30% of seized street samples are secretly adulterated with additional substances such as cocaine, MDMA, and benzocaine, exposing users to severe, unpredictable health hazards.This episode explores how common white powder presentations and novel mixtures like "pink cocaine" mask dangerous street contaminants, while analyzing the urgent shortage of reliable, point-of-need drug testing kits for community harm reduction. Listen in to discover key forensic insights into shifting illicit drug markets and early detection methods.Resources:Ceniccola-Campos, K., Murphy, L., & Carlysle-Davies, F. (2026). Ketamine trends in Scotland: Analysis of police seizure data and review of early identification methods. Drugs Research Network for Scotland. https://drns.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ketamine-Prevalence-Presentation-and-Early-Identification_final.pdf