Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people

Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people

Jane Deith BBC File on 4 Investigates BBC At the urology department of Burnley General Hospital, 26-year-old Ryan (not his real name) is having a drug solution inserted through a catheter – part of his treatment for a condition known as ketamine bladder. This procedure will not completely reverse the damage inflicted by Ryan’s previous … Read more

The Brief Disturbing Experience of Transient Global Amnesia Losing your memory for a day is something you’ll never forget

The Brief Disturbing Experience of Transient Global Amnesia Losing your memory for a day is something you’ll never forget

John Birmingham, a magazine editor, was startled to find his wife, Lola — dressed for work and for a birthday gathering afterward, in a jacket with a large fabric flower — perched on the edge of their bed, peering at her outfit in bewilderment. “Why am I dressed this way?” she kept asking. “You’re scheduled … Read more