March 30, 2010 --
Over the counter drugs (also known as OTC’s), have become
an increasing problem for parents and businesses, due to the
growing popularity for teens trying to get high and teen drug
abusers. OTC drugs commonly abused by teenagers are cough and
cold medicines, and medicines designed to treat sinus pressure,
cold and flu symptoms, fever, and headaches. The OTC medicines
abused by teens contain dextromethorphan, also known as DXM.
DXM is found in more than 100 cough and cold medicines. Popular
OTC cough and cold medicine brands include Coricidin,
Robitussin, Triaminic, and Vicks.
Teens abuse the OTC drugs by taking large
doses orally, to achieve a “high” and often mix
these drugs with prescription drugs, marijuana, other street
drugs, and alcohol. Teens may also crush the contents of the
pill form of OTC drugs, and inhale the drug through nasal
passages.
Teens abusing OTC drugs, have both short -term and long-
term effects as a result of OTC drug use, drug abuse, and
drug addiction. The Short-term effects include hospitalization,
impaired judgment, nausea, loss of coordination, headache,
vomiting, loss of consciousness, numbness of fingers and toes,
abdominal pain, irregular heartbeat, aches, seizures, panic
attacks, psychosis, euphoria, cold flashes, dizziness and
diarrhea. Long-term effects include restlessness, insomnia,
high-blood pressure, coma, or death. http://www.drugfree.org/Files/Table_of_Commonly_Abused_Drugs
The Drug Enforcement Administration has classified DXM as
a “drug of concern”, due to the abuse and addiction
to OTC drugs as well as the danger associated with DXM. Although
many stores have placed DXM products behind the pharmacy counter,
many stores (grocery) still provide the supply of DXM and
OTC drugs on the shelves for anyone’s purchase. DXM
and OTC drugs are not age restricted for purchase.
Teen Drug Treatment for OTC drug abuse and addiction is found
in a teen drug rehab that incorporates an individual treatment
plan and an educational component for Over The Counter drug
abuse, in the teen drug rehabilitation program. The purpose
of choosing to send a teen to a teen drug rehab is to address
the drug abuse behavior immediately and prevent permanent
damage to the teen. In teen rehab, teens will learn the skills
necessary to live a fun sober life. Teens will gain an understanding
of the cycle of addiction, gain knowledge of the 12 steps
to recovery, cultivate individual accountability for daily
life responsibilities, and begin to focus on family life and
participation in the family, respecting and adhering to family
structure, rules, boundaries, and guidelines. Teen rehab also
provides numerous therapies to address issues that may have
led to a teen “self medicating”. Therapies include
individual, group, family, trauma, coping skills, education,
music and art therapy, as well as a variety of experiential
and holistic therapies.
If you know or suspect a teen is abusing or addicted to Over
The Counter drugs, call for help. Inspirations Teen Rehab
is a nationally recognized adolescent drug treatment center,
designed to meet the needs of teens and their families. A
call today, could save your teens life
1-888-757-6237
or e-mail
us.
Inspirations for Youth and Families aka, Inspirations
Teen Rehab is here to help your teen and your family
through this difficult process.
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