Dr. Lisa Olgivie from the Acorn charity highlights a troubling trend where school-aged children are increasingly using ketamine, a drug easily accessible through smartphones and social media. Unlike traditional addiction patterns, those seeking help for ketamine addiction are often under 25, with significant consequences including severe bladder issues noted by Professor Rachel Isba at the UK’s first ‘ketamine bladder’ clinic. Experts warn that the lack of education about these dangers is leading to a quick normalization of drug use among youth. The rise in ketamine use among adolescents is alarming, with some utilizing their lunch money or family connections to obtain the substance.
