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RTE News. [RTE News] Rise in young people with ketamine-related bladder issues. (12 Jan 2026)

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Doctors have warned of a rise in the number of young people seeking help for ketamine-related bladder issues. Ketamine, originally intended as an anaesthetic, has become increasingly popular as a recreational drug. The HSE says its research indicated that ketamine is one of the most commonly used substances in nightlife and at festivals. A review of waste water from the Ringsend treatment facility indicated that it was the third most used drug, after cocaine and cannabis....

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