ITV News have discovered several Instagram accounts selling Benzodiazepines, which have now been removed by their owners, Meta | ITV National News
They could be given to people on prescription, but ITV News has heard claims that children, as young as 15, are buying benzodiazepines through Instagram.
'Danny' , agreed to share his experience of taking 'benzos' in the hope that it would help others get the help and support they need."I think it's a really big problem. I know a lot of students who do it.'Danny' explained the price of the drugs can be as little as just a few pounds.Recent ONS figures found a 13% increase in use of Benzodiazepines.
"Some of the things that stood out the most are the fact that many young people across the UK use 'benzos' as a form of self-medication", said Project Lead Monica Richards.
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