Why are some Gen Z turning to the dark web for anti-anxiety meds? // TRAIN BRAIN

Why are some Gen Z turning to the dark web for anti-anxiety meds?

Why are Gen Z turning to the dark web for anti-anxiety medication?
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We investigate the dangerous online black market and speak to young people who say they turned to it after being taken off prescription medication.
Our investigation finds that some young people are unknowingly buying counterfeit pills that can contain nitazenes, highly potent synthetic opioids that can be deadly.
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