650,000 Japanese misused nonprescription drugs last year; teenagers at highest risk.

650,000 people in Japan misused nonprescription drugs last year, with teenagers most affected, according to a new health ministry study. 0.75% of the 15-64 age group used over-the-counter medications to get high, with 85,000 teenagers (1.46%) abusing drugs, a higher rate than any other age group. This highlights the need to revise drug sale regulations and address teenage drug abuse.

July 20, 2024
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