Support & Help Resources
If you or someone you know is experiencing problems related to ketamine use—whether physical, mental, or social—support is available. Below are trusted organisations that offer information, guidance, and community-based help.
These links are provided so you can access confidential advice and speak to people who understand the challenges surrounding substance use, recovery, and harm reduction.
Alder Hey has established a specialist urology clinic for children and young people experiencing bladder problems related to ketamine use. Alder Hey Children's Hospital Trust
Their multidisciplinary team offers non-judgmental care, harm-reduction support, and medical treatment for ketamine-related bladder damage.
🔗 Visit Website:https://www.alderhey.nhs.uk/alder-hey-opens-the-first-nhs-ketamine-clinic-for-children-and-young-people-in-the-uk/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Ketamine Anonymous is a peer-led fellowship for people who are struggling with or recovering from ketamine addiction. Its core mission is to support individuals in “stopping the addictive use of ketamine” and finding a sustainable path toward recovery.
🔗 Visit Website:
https://www.ketamineanonymous.org.uk/
K.E.S – Ketamine Education Services
Ketamine Education Services (K.E.S) provides harm-reduction-focused education, information, and support for individuals affected by ketamine use.
They offer resources on safer use, bladder health awareness, and pathways to help when needed.
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BAUS provides a patient-information page on ketamine’s effects on the urinary tract — including pain, urgency, and frequency. BAUS
They also include a downloadable guidance leaflet. BAUS
For support related to drug use, they link to broader substance abuse help (e.g., community services). BAUS
🔗 Visit Website:
hhttps://www.baus.org.uk/professionals/sections/female/ketamine_patients.aspx?utm_source=chatgpt.com
A global, non-profit organisation that supports people with interstitial cystitis (IC), bladder pain syndrome (BPS), and related disorders — including ketamine cystitis. National Organization for Rare Disorders
They offer a Ketamine Cystitis Fact Sheet with medically reviewed information about diagnosis and management. Painful Bladder
Their website also has newsletters, patient-group contacts, and research updates. Painful Bladder+1
🔗 Visit Website:
https://www.painful-bladder.org/
Talk to Frank is a UK-based service offering confidential, 24/7 drug information and advice.
Their site covers ketamine facts, risks, how it affects the body, and where to get help.
🔗 Visit Website:
https://talktofrank.com/
Narcotics Anonymous is a global recovery community that helps people struggling with drug use of any kind.
Meetings are free and available in many locations worldwide, both in-person and online.
🔗 Visit Website:
https://na.org/
We Are With You is a charity offering free, confidential support for drug and alcohol concerns, mental health challenges, and general wellbeing.
They provide one-to-one support, local services, and advice for people at any stage of change.
🔗 Visit Website:
https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/
Note / Disclaimer:
These organisations are for educational and support purposes only. They do not replace medical advice. If you're experiencing bladder symptoms, urinary pain, or other health issues, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.