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Cough and Cold Medicine Abuse

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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.

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Tags: Cold Medication, Cough, Children's Health, Teen Health

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