A young mum from Morecambe, Lancashire, has spoken openly about the lasting harm caused by a past ketamine addiction—even years after she stopped using the drug.

Amber Currah first tried ketamine as a teenager, not fully understanding the risks. What began as occasional use soon became a daily habit, helped by how cheap and easy the drug was to get. She later said the pressure of becoming a young parent also pushed her deeper into addiction.

Although Amber quit ketamine more than two years ago, doctors say the damage to her bladder appears permanent. She lives with constant pain, severe incontinence, and heavy scarring that may ultimately require a bladder transplant.

The condition has also affected her relationship and everyday life. Amber says intimacy is now rare because sex can trigger painful flare-ups that last for days. To manage symptoms, she relies on long hot baths and has to plan her routine around pain and fatigue.

She describes the sensation as a relentless, extreme urinary tract infection that never goes away.

Medical experts warn that long-term ketamine use can inflame, scar, and shrink the bladder, leading to bleeding, loss of control, and intense pain. In Amber’s case, her bladder capacity has reportedly dropped dramatically, making normal activities—and work—hard to manage.

Amber now uses her story to warn others, saying she wishes she had never touched the drug and hopes her experience helps someone else stop before it’s too late.