What Parents Should Know About Over-the-Counter Medicine Abuse
ARTICLE
Primer on Cough and Cold Medicine Abuse
An ingredient called DXM can cause a euphoric high -- and dangerous side effects.
ARTICLE
What 12th Graders Are Using to Get High
Drugs have changed since you were young. Take a look at what today's teens are abusing.
ARTICLE
What to Look for on OTC Drug Labels
Medication errors can be dangerous. Know how to decipher the label.
ARTICLE
Recognizing the Signs of Substance Abuse in Teens
It can be hard to spot drug use in teens because their lives are often in turmoil.
QUIZ
Take the Over-the-Counter Medication Quiz
How much do you know about the pills you and your teen can pop without a prescription?
SLIDESHOW
7 Ways to Safeguard Your Medicine Cabinet
One way to help keep your teen from abusing cough medicine? Remove temptation.
ARTICLE
5 Tips for Talking to Teens About Medication Abuse
Every parent wants a healthy teen, but sometimes it's tough to start the conversation.
ASK THE EXPERT
Is It OK to Take Ibuprofen PM?
I take ibuprofen PM to help me get to sleep. Does the doctor approve?
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Tips for Talking to TeensReference: Mental Health and Behavior section on Better Medicine
Spotlight on Taking Care of Teen Health
Take the pledge to talk to your teen today about cough medicine abuse.
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View Source1 in 10 (10% or 2.4 million) teens report abusing cough medicine to get high.
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