‘I wish I’d never taken it’: More young people seeking rehab as ketamine addiction spirals in the UK

Casey Innalls recalls her initial impression of ketamine as feeling like she was walking on the moon, leading to an addiction that has caused severe damage to her bladder. A rising number of young people, including Casey, are being admitted to rehab for ketamine abuse, with a significant increase in cases reported by specialist clinics and the NHS. The rise in ketamine use is attributed to the cost of living crisis, with more young people turning to the drug as a more affordable alternative to cocaine and alcohol, resulting in detrimental health effects such as k-bladder.

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