Cough Medicine Abuse

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To Stem Cough Medicine Abuse, FDA May Require Prescription - AOL Health

aolhealth.com — “Federal health regulators are weighing restrictions on Robitussin, NyQuil and other cough suppressants to curb cases of abuse that send thousands of pView full resource at aolhealth.com

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Stock up on cough medicine -- before it requires a prescription. http://bit.ly/9fMbW6

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Cough and Cold Medicine Abuse

kidshealth.org — “For decades, teens have been raiding the medicine cabinet for a quick, cheap, and legal high from over-the-counter cough and cold medicines. Only now, there are more kinds to choose from and kids are going online to find them.View full resource at kidshealth.org

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Cough and Cold Medicine Abuse | Abuso de los medicamentos para la tos y el resfriado http://ow.ly/inXb

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FDA looks to curb abuse of cough medicine

physorg.com — “(AP) -- Federal health regulators are weighing restrictions on Robitussin, NyQuil and other cough suppressants to curb cases of abuse that send thousands of people to the hospital each year.View full resource at physorg.com

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OTC Cough Medicine Abuse - Plugged In Parents

pluggedinparents.com — “Provides up-to-date info on pediatric health, safety and nutrition along with movie reviews, recipes, tech-savvy tips, and a parent's only forum. Everything you need to be a Plugged In Parent!View full resource at pluggedinparents.com

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Over-the-counter drug abuse can touch any family. Know the facts, and talk to your teens: http://bit.ly/3ZydP7

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FDA Looks to Curb Abuse of Cough Medicine - ABC News

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Most Recently Shared on August 31, 2010 at 7:07 pm By:

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FDA Looks to Curb Abuse of Cough Medicine: FDA considers restricting ingredient in Robitussin and other cough medi... http://bit.ly/aWwmGm

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FDA Looks to Curb Abuse of Cough Medicine - ABC News

abcnews.go.com — “Cough Syrup to Become Controlled Substance?View full resource at abcnews.go.com

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Could cough syrup one day become prescription only? http://ow.ly/2xS4L

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Cough medicine abuse on rise among kids :: The SouthtownStar

digg.com — “It goes by a variety of names in the schoolyard, including Robo, Skittles, Dex and Triple C. In large doses it can produce a hallucinogenic high. And chances are your teenager is familiar with it. Known technically as dextromethorphan, DXM for short, it's the active cough-suppressant ingredient in cough medicine.View full resource at digg.com

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Cough medicine abuse on rise among kids :: The SouthtownStar: http://digg.com/d31QHgB?t

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Five Moms : Stopping Teen Cough Medicine Abuse

fivemoms.stopmedicineabuse.org — “Five Moms : Stopping Teen Cough Medicine AbuseView full resource at fivemoms.stopmedicineabuse.org

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RT @knwachter: Another key line of DXM abuse prevention: parents;.Becky Dyer of Five Moms campaign speaking now; http://bit.ly/b8GDHh

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FDA looks to curb abuse of cough medicine - Washington Times

washingtontimes.com — “Federal health regulators are weighing restrictions on Robitussin, NyQuil and other cough suppressants to curb cases of abuse that send thousands of people to the hospital each year.View full resource at washingtontimes.com

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DrSusanBeck Dr. Susan Beck CAM, Nutritionist, PhD, Acupuncturist, and Doctor

"Robotripping" (taking more than 25 x the recommended dose of cold meds)- the #FDA is looking to get this abuse in check http://ow.ly/2ydQm

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My conversation with Dr. Drew Pinsky about Cough Medicine Abuse

jeffwolfsberg.com — “Dr. Drew Pinsky and I talk about stopping teens from abusing cough medicine with DXM.View full resource at jeffwolfsberg.com

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SueScheff Sue Scheff Parenting Supporter

My Conversation With Dr. Drew Pinsky by @JeffWolfsberg http://bit.ly/9aatDb <- I was honored to be part of this call! Gr8 job Jeff!

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Your To-Do List: Prevent Teen Cough Medicine Abuse | Stop Medicine Abuse

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Weekend Homework: #Parent to-do list to help prevent teen cough medicine abuse. via @StopMedAbuse @DrDrewLCTV... http://t.co/IANb8QX

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Putting Kids to Sleep With Cough Meds: Is It Child Abuse? - ABC News

abcnews.go.com — “Maliciously giving alcohol, sedatives, painkillers, stimulants, marijuana or cough medicines to children is an under-recognized form of child abuse that can lead to serious harm and even death, a researcher says.View full resource at abcnews.go.com

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Drugging Children: Unrecognized Form of Child Abuse?: Using drugs or medication to quiet or punish a child is chil... http://bit.ly/9Sxqzi

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Cough Medicine

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JayGordonMDFAAP Jay Gordon, MD, FAAP Doctor, Pediatrician, Health Communicator, and Physician

RT @MamaBurrr: DS is17m, bad cough. http://tinyurl.com/yyloru Dr. Sears suggests meds not for 4&under on bottle. Thoughts? I agree.

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FDA looks to curb abuse of cough medicine - Health - Health care - msnbc.com

msnbc.msn.com — “Federal health regulators are weighing restrictions on Robitussin, NyQuil and other cough suppressants to curb cases of abuse that send thousands of people to the hospital each year.View full resource at msnbc.msn.com

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Most Recently Shared on August 31, 2010 at 6:13 pm By:

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