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Cough Medicine Abuse by Teens

Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a common ingredient found in many cough and cold remedies. It helps stop a cough. Used as directed, DXM products are safe and ...

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SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) ...

Teens and Cough Medicine Abuse - WebMD

A drug called dextromethorphan (DXM) replaced codeine in cough medicines. At very high doses, it can mimic the effects of illegal drugs like PCP and ketamine.

Cough Medicine Abuse by Teens - Health Encyclopedia

Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a common ingredient found in many cough and cold remedies. It helps stop a cough. Used as directed, DXM products are safe and work ...

Fact Sheet: Preventing Teen Prescription Medicine Abuse

According to research conducted by the. Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, one in four teens say they have taken a prescription medicine – that was not prescribed ...

Cough and Cold Medicine Abuse (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

How It's Used: Medicines that have DXM in them come as syrups, capsules, pills, or throat lozenges. But some people extract DXM from cough syrup and make ...

Stop Medicine Abuse: Home

We come together as parents, healthcare professionals, educators, and community advocates to share tips for preventing teen over-the-counter (OTC) cough ...

Teen drug abuse: Help your teen avoid drugs - Mayo Clinic

And teens may also use illicit drugs such as cocaine or methamphetamine. Drug use can result in drug addiction, serious impairment, illness and ...

Teen Abuse of Cough/Cold Medicines is at Historic Low After ...

The annual Monitoring the Future survey measures teenage drug and alcohol use nationwide among students. Results from the 2021 research show ...

Teen Prescription Drug Abuse | Montgomery County, PA

Prescription drugs such as pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants and sedatives, are the second most commonly abused category of drugs.

Prescription for Disaster How Teens Abuse Medicine - DEA.gov

What is Non-Medical Use of Prescription Drugs? taking more than the prescribed dose of a prescription drug;. →. → taking a drug prescribed for another person ...

Preventing Dextromethorphan Abuse

CHPA supports legislation that would prohibit the sale of over-the-counter (OTC) cough medicines containing dextromethorphan to teens under the age of 18.

Cold Medicine Abuse | Connecticut Poison Control Center

During the fall and winter months, it is not uncommon to see people carrying around bottles of cough medicine or taking cold pills on their break. It's ...

Parents & Educators | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

These resources inspire learning and encourage critical thinking so teens can make informed decisions about drug use and their health.

Cough Medicine Abuse by Teens | Phoenix Children's Hospital

DXM is a common ingredient in many cough and cold remedies. It's also become a popular substance to abuse by teens searching for a cheap, easy high.

Medicine Abuse: What's Happening & Why

The misuse and abuse of prescription medicine has helped drive the current addiction epidemic, with problematic behavior often beginning during the teen and ...

High Risk Substance Use in Youth | Adolescent and School Health

Learn why substance use is a problem for teens, what puts teens at risk, and how to prevent use of high-risk drugs like heroin, opioids, and meth.

Robotripping: A Guide for Parents of Teens

Robotripping: the dangerous epidemic of using dextromethorphan, or DXM, to get high. Learn about cough syrup abuse in our expert blog.

Dangers of Cough Syrup Abuse - Destinations for Teens

Understanding DXM Abuse. Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a common ingredient in many over-the-counter cough and cold medications. While it is ...

Teen Drug Abuse - Signs Of Teenage Drug Use - Addiction Center

Many teens experiment with substances; those who abuse drugs are more likely to become addicted later in life.