My name is Ellie Wight, and I’m a recovering ketamine addict. I’m doing this walk to raise awareness for young people struggling with addiction and to raise funds for AIR (Aberdeen in Recovery) — an amazing organisation run by recovering addicts — and for a new support group called SSKR (Safe Space Ketamine Recovery).

SSKR is a peer-to-peer support group created to help young people struggling with ketamine addiction find their path to recovery in a safe and supportive environment.

My Story

My struggles with ketamine began in 2022. At the time, I didn’t understand the dangers or how quickly the drug could destroy my body — especially my bladder.

Ketamine is passed out of the body through urine. Because of this, it repeatedly irritates the bladder lining. Over time this can cause inflammation, ulcers, and scarring, which can shrink the bladder and lead to severe pain, frequent urination, and blood in the urine.

In many cases, this damage can become permanent.

Many young people don’t know these risks when they start using ketamine. By sharing my story and completing this walk, I hope to raise awareness, support recovery services, and help others realise that recovery is possible.

Every donation helps support people who are struggling and gives them access to the support they need.