“Generația trează”: Tinerii adulți aleg medicamentele în locul alcoolului

Young adults are increasingly using prescription medications like pregabalin and propranolol as alternatives to alcohol for social anxiety. This trend, particularly among Generation Z, raises concerns about potential addiction and health risks. Experts warn that unsupervised use can lead to serious consequences, including increased anxiety and suicidal thoughts when trying to quit. The rise in medication use is linked to social media influence and the pandemic's impact on social interactions. While some view these drugs as safer options, the long-term effects and dependency issues are alarming.