How do teens abuse OTC drugs?
Some people take large doses to get high, sometimes mixing these drugs with prescription drugs, street drugs, or alcohol. Some crush pills and snort them for an intensified effect. Can I overdose on OTC drugs? Yes. The point at which people may overdose on OTC drugs varies depending on the amount of the drugs they took, over what time period, and if other drugs were mixed. Some OTC drugs are weak and cause minor distress, while others are very strong and can cause more serious problems or even death. Other drug and alcohol interactions Mixing alcohol with certain medications can cause nausea and vomiting, headaches, drowsiness, fainting, and loss of coordination. It can put users at risk for internal bleeding, heart problems, and difficulties in breathing. Alcohol can also decrease the effectiveness of many needed medications or make them totally ineffective. Some of these medications can be purchased over the counter – at a drugstore or grocery store – without a prescription, includin
