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Chinese teens are turning to mind-numbingdrugs to 'run away from reality'

Students are seeking prescription drugs because they fear failure, a teen tells the BBC.

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BBC News25 Aug 2026, 10:37 pmUpdated 4h ago1 min readAsiaAsia

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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.

This report is published with credit to BBC News. The wire sent a summary; open the original for any extra context. Read on BBC News →

Source: BBC News. Published 25 Aug 2026, 10:37 pm.

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