Experts lash use of popular social media sun tanning drug

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Experts are warning against 'the Barbie Drug' that gained popularity on social media. 9News

for its ability to give users a tan without the sun - but experts are warning against the popular drug, now being bought on the black market.

It's easily available, able to be bought from illegal sellers on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, alarming experts.The drug Melanotan is being used by people to suppress appetite and give them a tan.

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