How can I tell if my teen is abusing dextromethorphan (DXM)?
You should be concerned if you notice that your teen is taking too many doses of a cold and flu medicine, or if your teen continues to take medicine even after symptoms have subsided. Your teen may also be abusing the product if cough and cold medications seem to disappear from the medicine cabinet or if you find packages of cough and cold preparations in your teen’s room or backpack. Tips for Parents Talking with your teen and staying in touch with their lives are the first steps to keeping them free from abusing OTC medications. • Speak with your teen often about the importance of carefully following directions on the labels of all OTC medications. Help them understand the dangers of abusing OTC cough and cold medications. • Be mindful of the season. Your teen can benefit from relief of cough, cold, and flu symptoms by taking OTC cough and cold medicines according to the instructions on the manufacturer’s label. But be aware if your child is using cough and cold medications outside o
