A national investigation in Peru has revealed alarming rates of ketamine use among schoolchildren, with at least 10,000 minors reported to have experimented with the drug. The consumption is not limited to Lima, extending to cities including Chiclayo, Trujillo, Arequipa, and Piura. Experts are voicing serious concerns about the potential for brain damage resulting from ketamine use, particularly in developing adolescents. This trend coincides with a broader increase in the prevalence of synthetic drugs among young people in the country. Authorities are investigating the source and distribution networks of the drug. The findings highlight a growing public health crisis and the need for preventative measures and increased awareness campaigns. Further research is planned to determine the full extent of the problem and its long-term consequences.