Over the counter substances are cheap and widely available compared to other substances of abuse. Some teens view them as safe or non-addictive because they are legal. In 2020, the National Institute on Drug Abuse reported that 3.2%–4.6% of high schoolers nationwide endorsed abusing OTC cough and cold medicines in 2019. In this podcast, we will review four commonly abused substances that are legally available for purchase: Dextromethorphan, antihistamines, pseudoephedrine, and Kratom.
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Published On: 1/2/2022
Duration: 16 minutes, 17 seconds
Related Article: “Misuse of Over-the-Counter Medications”, The Carlat Child Psychiatry Report, September 2021
Joshua Feder, MD, and Mara Governman, LCSW, have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
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