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Radio 4,5 mins

Why are teenagers illegally buying anxiety drugs?

Woman's Hour

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Paul, 18, talks to Jenni about his experiences of illegally taking the anxiety drug Xanax, which is only available on private prescription in the UK. His mum describes the impact on their family short-term and long-term as her son dropped out of school, came to grips with his drug taking and plans his future. How did he come across Xanax?

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