The first time Barney Casserly used ketamine at a UK music festival he thought he had found "nirvana". Five years later he died in agony, leaving behind devastated parents and friends.

Ketamine, an affordable recreational drug that induces a sense of detachment from reality, has reached unprecedented levels of popularity among young people in the UK, with some experts even ...

Ketamine, an affordable recreational drug that induces a sense of detachment from reality, has reached unprecedented levels of popularity among young people in the UK, with some experts even calling ...

Barney suffered from ulcerative cystitis, also known as "ketamine bladder", which is when "the breakdown products of ketamine basically cause the bladder to rot", said Campbell.

Ketamine, like other drugs of abuse,has been approved for medical use. But, it is being increasingly abused by individuals worldwide, causing serious health problems and concerns.

Bladder issues, including a severe and urgent need to urinate, incontinence, pain when urinating and blood in the urine, are a relatively common side effect observed with chronic recreational use.

Ketamine is an anesthetic that has been growing in use as an off-label prescription to treat depression. Individuals can access the drug through telehealth appointments and clinics in person. But ...

Ketamine, an affordable recreational drug that induces a sense of detachment from reality, has reached unprecedented levels of popularity among young people in the UK, with some experts even ...