"About 3.1 million people between the ages of 12-25 have used cough and cold medicine to get high, the government reported this week.
The number of young people who abused over-the-counter cold medicines is comparable to use of LSD and much greater than that for methamphetamine among the age group, according to the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration..."
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"The cough suppressant DXM is found in more than 140 cough and cold medications available without a prescription. When taken in large amounts, DXM can cause disorientation, blurred vision, slurred speech and vomiting."
Of course as a kid and even today as an adult, I detest the taste of the stuff so much, I'll barely take when needed.
Closing question: "What is SO missing in our children's lives that they are so insistent upon 'disorientation, blurred vision, slurred speech, and vomiting' to make themselves 'feel' better?"
Hmmm...