Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people

A young man named Ryan undergoes treatment at Burnley General Hospital for ketamine bladder, a condition caused by misusing ketamine. Despite the treatment, which includes inserting a drug solution through a catheter, the damage may be irreversible. The hospital observes rising cases among young people, noting severe health risks such as kidney failure and the need for surgery. Ketamine’s popularity among youth in towns like Burnley has led to increased addiction rates, prompting calls for more support and potential reclassification as a Class A drug. Click here to read more.