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Chinese Teenagers Increasingly Turn to Prescription Drugs to Cope with Stress
A growing number of Chinese teenagers are self-medicating with prescription drugs to escape academic pressure and emotional distress. Health officials and educators are raising alarms over the rising misuse of controlled substances among youth.
25 Aug, 22:37 — 26 Aug, 07:14
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BBCHigh10h ago
Chinese teens are turning to mind-numbing drugs to 'run away from reality'
Students are seeking prescription drugs because they fear failure, a teen tells the BBC.
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Chinese teens are turning to mind-numbing drugs to 'run away from reality'
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'I Was Running Away From Reality': Why Chinese Teens Are Turning To Prescription Drugs
A 14-year-old high-performing student in China became addicted to prescription drugs bought illegally online to cope with academic pressure, highlighting a growing trend of teens sourcing painkillers and cough medicines through chat groups and e-commerce platforms.
Read full article →star-kenyaMixed3h ago
Chinese teens are turning to mind-numbing drugs to 'run away from reality' - the-star.co.ke
Chinese teens are turning to mind-numbing drugs to 'run away from reality' the-star.co.ke
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First report: BBC · 25 Aug, 22:37|Full coverage: 4 · 9h|Window: 9h
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