EastEnders viewers were horrified tonight when Bex Fowler turned to drugs ahead of harrowing addiction storyline
The schoolgirl, who is struggling with exam worries, is set to resort to desperate measures as she heads down a dark path.
Bex has faced extreme pressure from her family and teachers to get into Oxford University over the last few months.
While attending an open day, Bex befriended a fellow East Londoner, who also felt out of place amongst the posh kids.
Ellie revealed that she had done a nine-hour straight revision session in a bid to get the grades to get into Oxford.
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Bex asked if she had been on the energy drinks - but the truth was much more shocking.
Ellie explained that her brother had ADHD and she was taking some of his pills.
She said: "Let's just say if you're looking for an easy way to cope with revision - I've got one."
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Later on, Sonia was congratulating Bex on having a successful day.
When she went to make dinner, Bex checked the coast was clear before taking out her laptop.
She secretly started searching for ADHD pills on the internet.
Shocked EastEnders viewers took to Twitter to urge Bex to stay away from durgs.
One viewer said: "Oh no Bex's... Drugs are not the answer, especially when you don't need to take them. That's a very slippery slope that you do not need to go down."
Another added: "NOOO Bex, DON'T be so totally stupid"
*EastEnders airs on BBC One on Mondays and Fridays at 8pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm
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