Problem
Human use of veterinary drugs
Other Names:
Human use of drugs for animals Incidence:
It was reported in 1994 that drug addicts in rural areas of the UK were stealing veterinary drugs from farms, where many medicines are not locked away because of their frequent use. Instances are ketamine, used to anaesthetize animals, which can induce hallucinations similar to those brought about by Ecstasy, and azaperone, which is normally used to tranquilize breeding pigs.
Broader Problems:
Abuse of hallucinogensMisuse of veterinary drugs Narrower Problems:
Drug abuse in sports Aggravates:
Medication side effects Subject(s):
Health Care → PharmacyHealth Care → Veterinary
Mankind → Human
Zoology → Animals
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST