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Chinese teens using prescription drugs to escape study pressure

Chinese teenagers are turning to prescription drugs, often bought online, to cope with intense academic pressure. Many find the “pharmaceutical high” offers a brief escape, but it can lead to serious side effects like hallucinations. Experts say China's competitive education system and limited mental health support are driving the problem.

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