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Most Recently Shared on October 31, 2009 at 8:32 pm By:

PIParents PluggedInParents.com

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

stopmedicineabuse.org — “Your To-Do List: Prevent Teen Cough Medicine Abuse | Stop Medicine AbuseView full resource at stopmedicineabuse.org

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Most Recently Shared on August 26, 2011 at 12:35 pm By:

SueScheff Sue Scheff Parenting Supporter

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

8 months ago...

Are you the next Five Mom? - Jacksonville Parenting Teens | Examiner.com

examiner.com — “Help Stop Teen Cough Medicine Abuse Talking to teens about drug abuse is never easy. Did you know teens that learn about the dangers of drugs from their parentsView full resource at examiner.com

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Most Recently Shared on July 29, 2011 at 6:15 pm By:

SueScheff Sue Scheff Parenting Supporter

@StopMedAbuse is looking for a Five Mom! Are you one? http://t.co/BVcpNNh Help prevent cough syrup abuse & teens. #parenting

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Five Moms : Stopping Teen Cough Medicine Abuse » Are You the Next Five Mom?

fivemoms.stopmedicineabuse.org — “Five Moms : Stopping Teen Cough Medicine Abuse » Are You the Next Five Mom?View full resource at fivemoms.stopmedicineabuse.org

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Most Recently Shared on July 22, 2011 at 9:28 pm By:

SueScheff Sue Scheff Parenting Supporter

@StopMedAbuse creates awareness and educates parents and schools on teen cough syrup abuse. It is a growing... http://fb.me/RS1jgSfe

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Steps to Prevent Abuse | Stop Medicine Abuse

stopmedicineabuse.org — “Steps to Prevent Abuse | Stop Medicine AbuseView full resource at stopmedicineabuse.org

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Most Recently Shared on June 8, 2011 at 12:00 pm By:

SueScheff Sue Scheff Parenting Supporter

RT @StopMedAbuse: Parents have the power to keep their kids drug-free. Talk to your teen about cough medicine abuse. http://bit.ly/a9N8c9

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Home to Homeroom | Stop Medicine Abuse

stopmedicineabuse.org — “Home to Homeroom | Stop Medicine AbuseView full resource at stopmedicineabuse.org

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Most Recently Shared on March 25, 2011 at 3:12 pm By:

micheleborba Dr. Michele Borba EdD, Doctor, Psychologist, Health Communicator, and Parenting Supporter

Great educational resources dev w Natl Assoc of School Nurses 4 parents abt cough medicine abuse http://bit.ly/gxIZHj #Get educated

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Despite FDA Warnings, Parents Continue Giving Cough & Cold Meds to Young Kids - Parenting.com

parenting.com — “Sixty-one percent of parents of children age 2 and younger have given their kids over-the-counter cough and cold medicine within the last 12 months, according to a poll released earlier this week by the C.S. Mott Children--™s Hospital National Poll on Children--™s Health. This is despite the 2008 recommendation by the FDA that OTC cough and cold medicine not be given to kids under age 2, manufacturers voluntarily recalling these products for this age group, studies showing that they View full resource at parenting.com

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parenting Parenting.com Health Magazine

Why parents are still giving babies cold and coughs meds, despite DFA warnings: their peds tell them to http://bit.ly/fUNipm

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Despite Warning, Babies Still Get Cough Medicine

medicinenet.com — “Despite Warning, Babies Still Get Cough MedicineView full resource at medicinenet.com

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Most Recently Shared on February 18, 2011 at 7:17 pm By:

MedicineNet MedicineNet.com Health Site

Despite the warning of the risks of giving OTC cough/cold meds to kids, parents are still doling them out. http://bit.ly/i0IIig

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Parents continue to give cough and cold meds to young kids, despite FDA warnings | University of Michigan Health System

uofmhealth.org — “Despite United States Food and Drug Administration formally recommending that OTC cough and cold products not be given to children under age 2, the C.S. Mott Children--™s Hospital National Poll on Children--™s Health shows that 61-percent of parents of children, ages 2 and younger, gave their children OTC cough and cold medicine within the last 12 months. The poll also shows that more than half of parents report that their child--™s doctor says OTC cough and cold medications arView full resource at uofmhealth.org

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Most Recently Shared on February 15, 2011 at 3:21 pm By:

UMHealthSystem U-M Health System Hospital

Despite FDA warnings, parents still giving young kids OTC cough and cold meds: http://ow.ly/3WMKv #mottchildren #npch

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Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med -- Abstract: Effect of Honey, Dextromethorphan, and No Treatment on Nocturnal Cough and Sleep Quality for Coughing Children and Their Parents, December 2007, Paul et al. 161 (12): 1140

archpedi.ama-assn.org — “Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, a monthly professional medical journal published by the American Medical Association, publishes original, peer-reviewed clinical and basic research articlesView full resource at archpedi.ama-assn.org

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Most Recently Shared on November 15, 2010 at 7:53 pm By:

SeattleMamaDoc WendySueSwanson MD Physician, Doctor, and Pediatrician

Honey is more help for cough than OTC cough meds marketed for kids. Here's the study: http://bit.ly/a82YC5 #fluchat

1 year ago...

Parents + School Nurse = A Partnership in Teen Cough Medicine Abuse Prevention - Jacksonville Parenting Teens | Examiner.com

examiner.com — “Parents + School Nurse = A Partnership in Teen Cough Medicine Abuse Prevention - Jacksonville Parenting Teens | Examiner.comView full resource at examiner.com

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Most Recently Shared on October 14, 2010 at 3:08 pm By:

SueScheff Sue Scheff Parenting Supporter

Parents + School Nurse = A Partnership in Teen Cough Medicine Abuse Prevention http://exm.nr/cEue06 #parenting @StopMedAbuse

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Cough Medicine: Will you need a prescription for it? - Jacksonville Parenting Teens | Examiner.com

examiner.com — “Robo tripping refers to the effects DXM users feel when they take high doses of cough syrup or other DXM products and more and more teens are using this as a wView full resource at examiner.com

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Most Recently Shared on September 14, 2010 at 12:40 pm By:

Is your home safe for teens? Have you heard of OTC drugs? Open your medicine cabinet

examiner.com — “It's summer, it's school break and it is time to hang with your friends! Some households with both parents working or single parent homes, teens have more free unsupervised time. This isn't a bad thing however if you …View full resource at examiner.com

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Most Recently Shared on June 12, 2010 at 2:23 pm By:

SueScheff Sue Scheff Parenting Supporter

Is your home safe for teens? Have you heard of OTC drugs? Open your medicine cabinet - http://tinyurl.com/35bx7se @StopMedAbuse

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Prescribing Honey For Childhood Cough

medicalnewstoday.com — “A new study by a Penn State College of Medicine research team found that honey may offer parents an effective and safe alternative than over the counter children's cough medicines.The stView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Most Recently Shared on January 14, 2010 at 7:07 pm By:

kwdodd Ken Dodd Medical Student

I'm not huge into alternative medicine but: Buckwheat Honey is a safe, effective alternative to OTC cough suppressants http://bit.ly/8UBpGe

2 years ago...

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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Most Recently Shared on December 4, 2009 at 3:44 pm By:

MedicalNewsNet Bob Finn - Medical News Net Health News

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

2 years ago...

Grey's Anatomy Star Chandra Wilson Joins Leading OTC Medicine Makers To Educate Parents On The Safe Use Of Children's Cough And Cold Medicines

medicalnewstoday.com — “Chandra Wilson, a mother of three and star of ABC's Emmy Award-winning Grey's Anatomy, and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) are pleased to unveil today a series of public serviView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Most Recently Shared on October 30, 2009 at 10:33 am By:

mnt_pediatrics MNT Pediatrics News Health News and Pediatrics

Grey's Anatomy Star Chandra Wilson Joins Leading OTC Medicine Makers To Educate Parents On The Safe Use Of Chil.. http://bit.ly/49QpRC

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