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World·BBC - Top Stories·8/18/2026, 12:00:02 AM·
Young adults are taking prescription drugs instead of alcohol - and it's dividing experts

A growing number of young adults are using prescription anxiety medications to achieve intoxication at social gatherings instead of consuming alcohol. Medical professionals express concern over this trend, warning that such medication misuse carries significant health risks and is not a safe alternative to drinking.
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