UK health officials warn of escalating youth Ketamine health crisis
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Sep 23, 2026, 18:05 IST | Updated: Sep 23, 2026, 18:05 IST
Health officials in the UK are warning of an alarming surge in recreational ketamine misuse among teenagers and young adults, with children as young as 13 suffering from "ketamine-induced uropathy" (ketamine bladder). Sustained use of the Class B drug causes severe bladder shrinkage, ulceration, and incontinence, forcing NHS trusts to establish specialist clinics to treat irreversible urinary tract and kidney damage in young users.
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