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'I Was Running Away From Reality': WhyChinese 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.

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NDTV26 Aug 2026, 07:14 amUpdated 55 min ago1 min readWorldWorld

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'I Was Running Away From Reality': Why Chinese Teens Are Turning To Prescription Drugs

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Source: NDTV. Published 26 Aug 2026, 07:14 am.

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