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Narcotic Prescriptions Surge in Korea | South Korea News
Medical narcotic prescriptions in Korea are skyrocketing, with nearly 100 million dispensed last year—20 million people got at least one prescription, and use among teens has nearly doubled since 2020. Doctors rushing through appointments and telemedicine loopholes are fueling misuse, with thousands of illegal online prescriptions going unchecked and little enforcement. Critics say tracking systems are underutilized and demand real-time monitoring to curb addiction and overprescribing before it spirals out of control. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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