Overview
- A June 2025 inquest recorded James Lee Williams’ death as misadventure caused by cardio-respiratory arrest due to ketamine use.
- Williams said her sibling had periods of sobriety yet the addiction never truly left, with family unaware ketamine had become a renewed issue.
- She described ketamine as a dissociative drug that can cause severe acute and long-term damage, urging people to speak up and seek help.
- Addiction specialist Dr Niall Campbell called ketamine use an epidemic in the UK, citing a claimed 250% rise over a decade and urging school-based education.
- House Of The Vivienne, a support group based in Wales, now offers peer help for those struggling with addiction.