Warning Signs & Prevention

There are plenty of reasons for parents to be concerned about their teenagers abusing over-the-counter cough medicines containing dextromethorphan: Some 5 percent of teens report abusing these medicines; they are inexpensive, easy to obtain, and potentially deadly if combined with other drugs and alcohol. Here’s another yet reason for concern: I believe DXM abuse can […]

This post was updated in August of 2023. When parenting teens, it can be hard to draw the line between being aware or overly suspicious. On the one hand, you want your teen to feel trusted, and on the other, you want to protect your child from poor decisions. One of the best things you […]