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Why are teens taking drugs?

Chinese teenagers are using prescription drugs to escape the immense pressure from their education system. The intense competition to get into good universities and secure future jobs creates a stressful environment, leading some to seek a temporary 'pharmaceutical high' for relief, despite the serious health risks involved.

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Chinese teens using prescription drugs to escape study pressure