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What is ketamine?
Ketamine is a powerful anaesthetic used in medicine, but it's also illegally used as a recreational drug. It can cause feelings of detachment and hallucinations. The story highlights its devastating impact on young people's bladders, even at a very young age, leading to severe health issues requiring specialist medical care.
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