Chinese Teenagers Turn to Prescription Drugs to Escape Pressure
A growing number of Chinese adolescents are self-medicating with prescription drugs to cope with intense academic and social pressures. Health experts warn of the psychological and physical risks associated with this coping mechanism among youth.
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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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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.
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At 14, *Xiaomei, a high-performing student from a coastal province in China, decided to overdose on cough medication.
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