HealthChinese teens turn to mind-numbing drugs to ‘run away from reality’

Under intense exam pressure, some Chinese teenagers are misusing prescription medicines to seek what is described as a “pharmaceutical high”. A 14-year-old girl told the BBC she took drugs when overwhelmed by study, poor exam results or arguments with her parents, buying them online for two years despite tighter government controls.

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BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-08-25 22:37Original