In Burnley, 26-year-old Ryan struggles with ketamine bladder as a result of addiction to the drug, which inflicts significant health damage. Medical professionals are witnessing a troubling uptick in youth experiencing similar issues, with many needing surgical intervention. As the local council helps more families affected by this addiction, the number of young people seeking support significantly surged from 32 to 123 in recent years. Experts warn of various serious risks, including bladder control loss and organ failure, particularly among those aged 16 to 24.
Ryan, struggling with the consequences of ketamine addiction, says, "You could not be a ketamine addict for 30 years, 20 years; you’d die," highlighting the severity of his condition.
Consultant urologist Haytham Elsakka notes, "Some of them are in their 30s, but most of them are 16 to 24," emphasizing the alarming age trend among ketamine users.
Abigail Wilson from WithYou remarked, "We have seen young people under 25 who've completely lost control of their bladders, who have had to have surgery, including bladder removal."
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