Over-the-Counter Cough Medicine Abuse Working together to protect teens.

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Over-the-Counter Cough Medicine Abuse Working together to protect teens

Rx and OTC Medicine Abuse The Office of National Drug Control Policy reports that medicine abuse is our nations fastest-growing drug problem.

Teens Turn to Medicine Cabinets to Get High According to the 2011 Monitoring the Future Report, 5 percent of teens have abused OTC cough medicines containing dextromethorphan (DXM) to get high. Teens mistakenly think this is a safer high. Unfortunately, many parents are not aware of this behavior. Detecting it is a challenge for parents and educators. Awareness is the key to prevention.

What Is Dextromethorphan? A safe and effective cough suppressant ingredient found in 100+ OTC cough/cold medicines The most widely used cough suppressant in the U.S. Abused by teens taking 25 times or more than the recommended dose to get high

How To Know If a Medicine Contains DXM Identify products that contain DXM by reading the ingredients list or by looking for this icon on the package.

What Are the Side Effects of Abuse? Nausea and vomiting Abdominal pain Confusion Dizziness Double or blurred vision Slurred speech Impaired physical coordination Rapid heart beat Drowsiness Numbness of fingers and toes Disorientation

How Can You Prevent Abuse? Step 1: Educate Yourself Know the Warning Signs Empty cough medicine boxes or bottles in the trash a teens room, backpack or school locker Teens purchasing or using cough medicine when not ill Missing boxes or bottles from home medicine supply Hearing a teen use certain slang terms for DXM abuse, such as skittles, skittling, tussin, robo-tripping, robo, CCC, triple Cs, and Dexing/DXM

How Can You Prevent Abuse? Step 2: Monitor Your Medicines Step 3: Talk to Your Teens Step 4: Talk to Other Parents

How Can You Prevent Abuse? Step 5: Learn More Go to StopMedicineAbuse.org to: Order free brochures to read with your teen and share with other parents. Connect with other parents through social media. Learn about StopMedicineAbuse.orgs Five Moms campaign. Sign up for the monthly e-newsletter.