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Ketamine Use Soars Among UK Youth, Sparks Health Crisis

6/13/2025

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Ketamine use among young adults in the UK has skyrocketed to 3.8% in 2023, raising alarms among doctors over addiction and dire health consequences like bladder failure. The tragic death of drag star The Vivienne has intensified calls from her family and experts for heightened awareness and improved treatment options to combat this growing crisis.

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Story summary

Ketamine use among young adults in the UK has skyrocketed to 3.8% in 2023, raising alarms among doctors over addiction and dire health consequences like bladder failure. The tragic death of drag star The Vivienne has intensified calls from her family and experts for heightened awareness and improved treatment options to combat this growing crisis.