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Storm Newton

Children as young as 13 referred to specialist clinic for ‘ketamine bladder’

Ketamine is a powerful medical anaesthetic but can be dangerous when used recreationally (Alamy/PA) -

Children as young as 13 have been referred to a specialist clinic for a bladder condition linked to sustained use of ketamine, according to new analysis.

The study of the first patients at the service in Liverpool also shows that the majority are girls and from deprived areas.

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