Wednesday, June 18, 2008

OTC Drug Abuse: A New Epidemic

The internet has made it easier for teens to find out how to use and get drugs. The latest group of substances in this trend are legal, cheap, and easily accessible to teens. DXM (also known as "skittles," "robo," "triple c's," and "red devils") is an ingredient in several over-the-counter cough and cold medicines. Abuse can lead to hallucinations, dizzyness and nausea, and eventually liver and brain damage or even death. Read more on OTC drug abuse:

For teens: http://www.freevibe.com/Drug_Facts/prescription_OTC_full_article.asp

For parents: http://www.teendrugabuse.us/over_the_counter_drug_abuse.html

For all: http://www.theantidrug.com/DRUG_INFO/drug_info_dxm.asp
http://www.drugfree.org/General/Articles/Article.aspx?id=6e2a1230-8fef-4e8d-8b1c-883589a9548f&IsPreviewMode=true&UVer=f29e4571-96d6-4528-98ff-08c58a5a98f2

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