How Ketamine Destroyed This Young Persons Life

Published 2024-06-28
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Welcome to the Altered Attitude Podcast, brought to you by Rehabs UK and hosted by our managing director, Lester Morse. In this episode, we delve into the compelling story of Jack, exploring his journey through addiction and recovery. From the early stages of drug use at a young age to the severe physical and emotional consequences of Ketamine addiction, Jack shares his unique perspective and experiences. We discuss the stereotypes surrounding addiction, the impact on personal relationships, and the critical need for empathy and understanding. Join us as we uncover the harsh realities and the path to healing, shedding light on the rising issue of Ketamine use among youth and the importance of research and support in overcoming addiction.

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2:08 - Jack’s Story
5:40 - The Stereotype of an Addict
8:38 - I Was Different
10:38 - A Lot of People Starting Ket at 13/14 Years Old
11:22 - Sport Was My Ease and Comfort
14:44 - I Loved the Camaraderie of It
17:01 - The Need to Use and Feel Validated Was Much More Important
19:00 - As Soon as I Took That Drug Nothing Else Matters
22:44 - I Found That Serenity Using Drugs
24:26 - The Start of Ketamine
26:22 - Drug Addiction Is Contagious
29:00 - Using Ket
32:50 - The Impact on Family
37:54 - People Treating People Like People
40:33 - Self Medicating with Ketamine
43:13 - Tolerance to Ketamine Escalating
48:10 - The Consequences of Ket on Your Body
50:08 - Ket Cramps After 6 Months of Use
53:18 - The Irreversible Effects of Ketamine
57:00 - The Rise of Ketamine and Lack of Research
57:48 - Hiding What Was the Actual Cause of the Illness and Lack of Research
59:00 - The Signs of a Ket User
1:02:33 - The First Bit of Insanity
1:05:15 - I Surrendered to the Results and Just Thought It's Part of My Life Now
1:07:14 - I Felt Like My Bladder Was Going to Explode
1:08:22 - I Thought I Was Going to Die, Why Can’t I Stop?
1:11:57 - The Rock Bottoms
1:14:13 - Cross Addiction and the Other People
1:19:48 - More Guilt and More Shame Led to More Ket
1:23:07 - The Damage to Relationships
1:33:52 - “The End” – Really Powerful Section
1:38:05 - The Rise of Ket Use in Young People and the Only Way Out

All Comments (21)
  • Thank you everyone for your response so far, part two is in the works! Does anyone have any questions for Jack that we can dive into on the next episode? Please comment below 👇
  • Lad explained the effects on the bladder really well. Ketamine is a hydrochloride, which will damage your bones and prolong healing as well as destroy your bladder. Jack made this mad compelling to watch. Need this guy going to schools/prisons to teach people.
  • I wish the host would stop interrupting the guest ☹️ let him speak 🙈
  • I wish this young lad nothing but the best and I thank him for his honesty throughout this podcast. I was a hard core raver 20 odd years ago and did speed every weekend. We raved with around 10 friends I used in moderation but a couple couldn’t. Most used a couple of raps of speed every weekend but a few took more and more. All were the most lovely lads you’d meet but when it came to drugs and alcohol they just didn’t no when to stop. Most of us got married had kids stopped the speed and got on with life. The others went on to become full blown addicts nothing and no one could seem to help them. They’ve both now passed and I knew they had an addictive personality but what I didn’t realise until this podcast is they needed different rehab help. It still saddens me 30 odd years later that addiction took such wonderful young men who I still miss to this day. If only the rehabs understand the difference between addiction and the addiction addicted will we have more success stories. Thank you for this podcast it answered a lot of unanswered questions for me.
  • @mcooper593
    Jack seems a nice, intelligent young man. He has caused himself so much physical damage. His parents must have been off their heads with worry. I wish them peace. I wish Jack all the best 🦋
  • Thank you both . . My higher Power led me to this. I' m almost 7 months clean after nearly 40 years of hell. I attend NA and AA have a sponsor and for once in my life do as suggested. I hadn't missed a meeting until yesterday, I was really unwell, it triggered off a lot of terrible memories of withdrawals etc. Anyway I happened upon your podcast and it saved my ass and sanity, I feel much better today and am heading to a meeting shortly, I'll share about this divine intervention. Thanks again, you both carry a great message .
  • @Jdrss23
    It takes one hell of a man to stand up to something like this, well done Jack.
  • @c-b4756
    Well done Jack pal, I’m currently in isolation getting over addiction myself, I also had no self control to moderate or eliminate, it took extreme circumstances to finally wake me up and stay away. Still very early days for me but it’s stories like yours that give me that bit of hope!
  • @benhamilton8556
    Thank you, this made me cry with identification and gratitude as I too was bad on the ket in my 20s. I thank God for the miracle of mine and others recovery.
  • KETAMINE has never been talked about like other drugs, glad to finally hear anothers story
  • @djs9315
    Fantastic to see this angle and newer drug & its catastrophic health implications getting explored with regard to addiction. Thanks. Inspiring 👍
  • @tayasmith2215
    Respect to the two of you .that was amazing to watch so much honesty. Thankyou
  • @LifeOfAn0UTLAW
    No offence to the host but he needs some podcast training. Just wanted the guest to tell his story without constant interruptions and commentary from yourself which didn’t help steer it. Initially the host was creating the narrative that not all addiction start due to trauma or unhappiness but then goes on to probe him about whether there was some unhappiness around 20 mins in. I think this guys story is a great message for what can happen if you spoil your kids as it will ramp up their ego and put them on path to seek pleasure from stuff rather than the immaterial. Glad he’s off drugs and found peace with himself, ketamine left me with lasting physical consequences. Urge anyone to seek help immediately.
  • @David-py4bo
    Hi jack i rememer you ive seen you around the fellowship so proud of you keep up the good work brother amazing story and amzing transforamtion just proves if we work our programe we can stay clean and sober love ya jack takes alot of courage sharing this with the whole world good on ya mate much love from David CA PI
  • I found the host really complimentary to the conversation. He was very insightful and educational about addicts and addiction and the differences to "normal people". Great podcast. Great host. Great guest.
  • @OliviaaaaaWw
    What a lovely young lad. this has really inspired me, I am trying to quit the K atm aswell as I use it very heavily but this has really opened my eyes, thank you, beatiful podcast from the both of you xx
  • What a fantastic example you are Jack of 12 Step recovery 🙏 I felt emotional listening to you & I understand all too well the power of this insidious illness. ADAAT. We do recover 🎉 “You will know a new happiness & a new freedom” Much love to you & your family. God bless ❤️✨
  • @MOJORAPSCALLION
    Regretamine I will leave that there. I had to also comment in I feel what a brave, intelligent young lad his story needs to be shared wide & far to prevent others damaging themselves. Anything to excess is dangerous long term. And I agree addiction is already there in most it just needs triggering by any substance/s and once triggered needs specialist help & intervention to persevere on the addiction journey to recovery. Often ex-addicts are the best support workers for addicts as they understand it on another level which is essential to correct help.
  • all drug and alcohol addiction is raised from Trauma as long as Trauma isn't healed the addiction will always be there like most things in life its one thing play out of another then there is another side to it entity attachment if you have a drug problem this can lead to entity attachment as long as you got the attachment you are not going to kick the habit
  • @johngraham9085
    Agree,was enjoying jack telling his story but the host interrupting was doing my NUT!....scary story jack cheers for sharing!!!❤