Beyond the High: A Narrative Review of the Chronic Complications of Recreational Ketamine Use.
British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005) May 18, 2026 Karen L Erskine, Paul I Dargan, David M Wood
Chronic, high-dose recreational ketamine use is associated with dependence and long-term complications affecting the urinary tract, nervous system, mental health, and liver. This narrative review describes these complications and emphasizes the need for clinicians to recognize them early for proper investigation and management.