New effects of ketamine abuse uncovered

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-03/uoy-neo031816.php

PUBLIC RELEASE: 18-MAR-2016
New effects of ketamine abuse uncovered
UNIVERSITY OF YORK

Research conducted by scientists at the University of York has revealed how recreational ketamine abuse damages the bladder.

In two studies, one of which is published today, the team shows how ketamine present in urine causes damage to the epithelial lining of the bladder, allowing urine to penetrate into underlying tissues which causes inflammation and extreme pain. In some cases this pain can be so extreme that patients need to have their bladder removed (cystectomy).

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tags: drug use, drug abuse