The police can intervene if someone is using coercive control, especially when it involves emotional blackmail and supplying drugs like ketamine. Coercive control, which includes psychological manipulation and emotional abuse, is considered a form of domestic abuse in many legal systems, even if it’s not always physical. The key here is that coercive control may overlap with criminal offenses, depending on the nature of the relationship and the abuse.

In the case you’re describing, several legal issues might come into play:

1. Coercive Control: In countries like the UK, coercive control is a specific offense under the Serious Crime Act 2015. This law covers patterns of controlling, coercive, or abusive behavior in intimate or family relationships. If the coercive behavior involves manipulating someone’s mental state or restricting their freedom, the police could potentially take action, even without physical violence.
2. Drug Supply: Providing drugs, such as ketamine, is illegal in most jurisdictions. The person supplying the drugs for free, especially as a form of emotional blackmail, would be committing a crime. If this is reported, the police would likely be more focused on the drug supply aspect, as it’s a clear legal violation.
3. Vulnerable Individuals: If the person trying to quit drugs is seen as vulnerable (which is likely in a case of addiction), the police and other authorities may treat the situation with even more urgency. Drug addiction can increase a person’s vulnerability to abuse and exploitation, which could amplify the seriousness of the coercive control.
4. Mental Health and Support: In some situations, the involvement of social services or healthcare providers may also be necessary, especially if the victim is struggling with addiction and emotional blackmail. Police intervention may lead to referrals to social care or addiction support programs.

If you or someone else is in this situation, it’s important to report the behavior to the police or a trusted authority, as they have the power to intervene and ensure both the emotional abuse and drug-related crimes are addressed. The combination of coercive control and drug supply is serious and should not be handled alone.

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