What is the story about: Children as young as 13 'with ketamine bladder', says new research?

Teenagers have been referred to a specialist clinic for a condition linked to sustained ketamine use, according to new research. 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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Teenagers have been referred to a specialist clinic for a condition linked to sustained ketamine use, according to new research. 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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Bias Comparison — Children as young as 13 'with ketamine bladder', says new research

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Left: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
Center: Teenagers have been referred to a specialist clinic for a condition linked to sustained ketamine use, according to new research. The study of the first patients at the service in Liverpool also shows that the majority are girls and from deprived areas.
Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.

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Children as young as 13 'with ketamine bladder', says new research