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Millions Get High on Cold Drugs

12-year-olds abuse over-the-counter medicines

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 10, 2008 4:05 AM CST

(Newser) – More than 3 million Americans, some as young as 12, have used over-the-counter cough and cold medicines to induce hallucinations, out-of-body experiences and other effects, a US government survey has found. The study uncovered high levels of abuse of 140 drugs containing the cough suppressant...   Read full story »

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