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The debate over young people taking prescription drugs instead of alcohol

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The article examines the growing trend of young people using prescription medications, such as anti-epileptics and beta-blockers, as recreational alternatives to alcohol. It highlights the risks of dependency and the potential for dangerous side effects when these drugs are used without medical supervision.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Isabel Shaw , BBC Global Health and Jacqui Wakefield , BBC Global Health BBC To enjoy a night out with friends, Matt once had to drink until he felt sick.
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