Ketamine: What you need to know

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The new year had only just begun when news broke about the sudden and unexpected death of The Vivienne. The announcement in March by their family that The Vivienne, real name James Lee Williams, died from a cardiac arrest caused by ketamine left many in shock. It is often perceived by users as a ‘safe’ recreational drug, but The Vivienne’s passing put a spotlight on how ketamine abuse can lead to addiction and death, just like most other drugs — both legal and illegal.

Here, Attitude meets The Vivienne’s sister Chanel Williams to discuss the legacy that her family want the Drag Race UK winner to be remembered by. We also speak to David, who was a prominent DJ on the London gay scene in the 2000s

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