Teens turn to cough syrup to get high
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 ...
Teens turn to cough syrup to get high, feds say - NBC News
Teens increasingly are getting high with legal drugs like painkillers and mood stimulants, and they're turning to cough syrup as well, says a government survey ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
Can You Get High From Cough Syrup? - GoodRx
There are various types of over-the-counter cough syrups, and many contain dextromethorphan. · Dextromethorphan (Delsym) has very few side effects when used ...
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.
Cough Medicine (DXM) Abuse in Teens - Watch WebMD Video
Video Transcript. Brendan. To get drugs, I would leave the campus. Narrator. Meet Brendan. He's 16 and a recovering drug addict ...
Teen Triple-C or Coricidin Addiction - Teensavers
Before the FDA banned codeine in cough medicine, there were people who abused cough syrup for its narcotic effects.
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 ...
Cough Medicine Abuse by Teens - Health Library
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.
DXM: A drug in plain sight - American Counseling Association
DXM is an ingredient found in certain medications meant to help us get better, so teens frequently abuse this drug without being aware of the potential ...
Drug Fact Sheet: DXM - DEA.gov
Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a cough suppressor found in more than 120 over-the- counter (OTC) cold medications, either alone or in combination with other drugs ...
Understanding Dextromethorphan Abuse in Teens
Dextromethorphan (DXM) is an over-the-counter cough medication that can be abused for its euphoric effects, poses health risks, and may lead to addiction.
Teens try cough medicine for a high - Los Angeles Times
Teenagers' use of over-the-counter cold and cough medicines to get a cheap high -- a practice known as “robotripping” -- is rising 50% a year.
Cough Medicine Abuse by Teens - Montreal Children's Hospital
Dextromethorphan (DXM), a cough suppressant, is found in at least 70 over-the-counter (OTC) products, including Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold ...
Teens Using Cold Medicine to Get High - ABC News
A group of kids who spoke to ABCNEWS said they were using Coricidin HBP Cough and Cold Pills to get stoned. The ingredient that gives kids a high is ...
The Dangers of Teens Abusing Cough Meds With Dextromethorphan
High doses of cough and cold meds can have devastating effects, Consumer Reports says in this investigation into the over-the-counter ...
An Informational Video about Cough Medicine Abuse - YouTube
... teens: the abuse of over-the-counter cold and cough medicine. The video can be used by coalitions at meetings with parents, teachers and ...