How Ketamine Destroyed This Young Persons Life

Welcome to the Altered Attitude Podcast, brought to you by Rehabs UK and hosted by our managing director, Lester Morse. In this episode, we delve into the compelling story of Jack, exploring his journey through addiction and recovery. From the early stages of drug use at a young age to the severe physical and emotional consequences of Ketamine addiction, Jack shares his unique perspective and experiences. We discuss the stereotypes surrounding addiction, the impact on personal relationships, and the critical need for empathy and understanding. Join us as we uncover the harsh realities and the path to healing, shedding light on the rising issue of Ketamine use among youth and the importance of research and support in overcoming addiction.

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2:08 - Jack’s Story
5:40 - The Stereotype of an Addict
8:38 - I Was Different
10:38 - A Lot of People Starting Ket at 13/14 Years Old
11:22 - Sport Was My Ease and Comfort
14:44 - I Loved the Camaraderie of It
17:01 - The Need to Use and Feel Validated Was Much More Important
19:00 - As Soon as I Took That Drug Nothing Else Matters
22:44 - I Found That Serenity Using Drugs
24:26 - The Start of Ketamine
26:22 - Drug Addiction Is Contagious
29:00 - Using Ket
32:50 - The Impact on Family
37:54 - People Treating People Like People
40:33 - Self Medicating with Ketamine
43:13 - Tolerance to Ketamine Escalating
48:10 - The Consequences of Ket on Your Body
50:08 - Ket Cramps After 6 Months of Use
53:18 - The Irreversible Effects of Ketamine
57:00 - The Rise of Ketamine and Lack of Research
57:48 - Hiding What Was the Actual Cause of the Illness and Lack of Research
59:00 - The Signs of a Ket User
1:02:33 - The First Bit of Insanity
1:05:15 - I Surrendered to the Results and Just Thought It's Part of My Life Now
1:07:14 - I Felt Like My Bladder Was Going to Explode
1:08:22 - I Thought I Was Going to Die, Why Can’t I Stop?
1:11:57 - The Rock Bottoms
1:14:13 - Cross Addiction and the Other People
1:19:48 - More Guilt and More Shame Led to More Ket
1:23:07 - The Damage to Relationships
1:33:52 - “The End” – Really Powerful Section
1:38:05 - The Rise of Ket Use in Young People and the Only Way Out