Megan Taylor was 18 when she first tried the drug in 2020. (Charley Atkins via SWNS)
A heartbroken mother said she began "planning a funeral" for her daughter whose ketamine addiction spiraled to taking 40 lines a day.
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The drug destroyed Megan's bladder and ended up incontinent, wearing diapers. (Charley Atkins via SWNS)
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Megan holding Ketamine. (Megan Taylor via SWNS)
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