Beth Ashton began taking the class-B drug as a 'boost' while on nights out with friends. Mum Natalie Ashton said her daughter took the substance as a 'way to cope' after the death of her baby, Roman, while 38 weeks pregnant in 2018. Beth died on November 9 due to complications associated with ketamine. Her mum says every parent should know the warning signs to look for with this 'killer' drug, including 'strong tell-tale signs' such as frequent urination, cramps, and checking for powder on their child's nose. The system was too slow, too complicated, and too unprepared to deal with ketamine addiction.