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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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Abuse Prevention & Education
Does Your Cough Medicine Contain DXM? A Parent’s Guide to Reading the Label
It’s late at night, and someone in your house is coming down with a cold. They’ve started coughing, so you reach for what is already in your medicine cabinet. Sound familiar? That is exactly why OTC cough medicines are available – to provide convenient relief when symptoms strike unexpectedly. When used as directed, these medicines are safe and effective.  Even so, it’s a good idea to know what is in the bottle. Some OTC cough, cold, and […]
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Abuse Prevention & Education
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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Abuse Prevention & Education
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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Abuse Prevention & Education
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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Abuse Prevention & Education
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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Abuse Prevention & Education
Look Closer for Signs of Medicine Abuse
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