By Niall Paterson, Sky News Correspondent
The number of people seeking treatment for their use of so-called "club drugs" is on the rise, according to new research.
The report, "Club Drugs – Emerging Trends And Risks", from the National Treatment Agency for Substance Abuse (NTA) - says that last year 6,486 people sought treatment – up from 4,656 in 2005-6.
Paul Hayes, the chief executive of the NTA, said: "It is clear that some club drug users are developing serious health problems and even dependency.
"While drug use overall is falling, there is an increase in the number of people turning to treatment for club drugs. The numbers remain small compared to heroin and crack addiction, but services need to be geared up to meet these emerging needs.
"For those who do seek treatment, they stand a very good chance of overcoming their problems. Many have personal support and resources that put them in a good position to recover. We would encourage anyone who is developing a problem to seek help."
Club drugs include ketamine, methamphetamine, GBL, GNH, ecstasy and mephedrone.
While the number of people seeking treatment for such drugs is small compared to heroin and crack cocaine, experts warn that abuse of club drugs could lead to significant health problems, or even dependency.
Psychiatrist Owen Bowden Jones of the club drug clinic at Chelsea and Westminster hospital said "This group of substances can result in harmful effects such as bladder damage and psychosis.
"However, treatment can be very effective and we have seen some excellent results, with people overcoming a range of complicated physical and psychological problems.
"While overall the drug treatment system has made tremendous gains in recent years, particularly in tackling heroin and crack, newer club drug use is a significant challenge and we are still learning the full extent of the resulting harms.
"It is important that investment in services is maintained so that appropriate support is available for those who need it."
The report noted that ecstasy remains the most commonly treated club drug – although the number of new adults entering treatment had halved since 2005-6.
Both ketamine and mephedrone are becoming increasingly popular with clubbers.
However, the report also found that club drug users do well when they seek treatment. Last year 61% of adults who left treatment for club drug use did so having completed their programme successfully.
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