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Explore our collection of free resources designed to help parents, educators and community leaders understand and prevent over-the-counter (OTC) cough medicine abuse. From conversation starters to downloadable materials, there’s something for everyone. 

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Identifying DXM Containing Products
Over 100 products contain DXM – here’s how you can identify them.
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A Parents Guide to Preventing Teen Cough Medicine Abuse
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Look Closer for Signs of Medicine Abuse
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Teen Self-Reported Abuse of OTC Cough/Cold Medicines Remain Low
For 50 years, the annual Monitoring the Future survey has been conducted with researchers at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a branch of the National Institutes of Health. Each year since 1975, this survey has been administered to students in 8th, 10th, and 12th grades who self-report their […]
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MTF 2024 Teen Cough Medicine Abuse Rates
Each year, the Monitoring the Future Study tracks rates of OTC cough medicine abuse among teens – here are the 2024 findings.
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There’s No Wrong Time to Have a Conversation
You can have the conversation anywhere – watch this video for a few ideas.
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What do the Recycling Symbol & the Stop Medicine Abuse Icon Have in Common?
Icons exist to capture your attention – the Stop Medicine Abuse Icon is no exception.
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Look Closer for Signs of Medicine Abuse
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Abuse Prevention & Education
Safeguard Your Medicine & Know What’s In Your Cabinet
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