Content overview: “Ketamine Crisis: Young People in UK Suffer Bladder Damage”. The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is reporting an increase in young people suffering from bladder damage due to ketamine use. Prolonged use of the drug can lead to incontinence, uncontrolled urination, and even kidney failure. The BBC visits a specialist NHS clinic designed to help those with signs of ketamine damage, speaking with medical staff and young people who have struggled with addiction. The clinic offers a rare look at the severe physical consequences of ketamine abuse, which is often underestimated.
Patients describe the embarrassing and painful symptoms that have upended their lives, while doctors explain the medical interventions available. The rise in cases has prompted calls for greater awareness and prevention efforts. This report sheds light on a growing health crisis that disproportionately affects young people. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.