Now-a-day there is no proper control on Over-the-Counter Drug abuse all over the world.Elder peoples abusing Dangerous Pain killers and steroids and teen ager are abusing some cough and cold remedies,
Many of these products are widely available and can be purchased at supermarkets, drugstores, and convenience stores. Many OTC drugs that are intended to treat headaches, sinus pressure, or cold/flu symptoms contain the active ingredient dextromethorphan and are the ones that teens are using to get high. When taken in high doses,it can produce a "high" feeling and can be extremely dangerous in excessive amounts.also some Cough preparations having enough amount of Alcohol.
Over-the-counter drug abuse also occurs with laxatives, diuretics, emetics, and diet pills, as teens try to achieve an idealized weight.
According to my own Pharmacy Practice i observe that high school girls are abusing drugs to reduce their weight and Boys are involve in drug abuse in order to get Mental satisfaction.
Sign,Symptom and Side effect of OTC Drug Abuse
Impaired judgment, nausea, loss of coordination, headache, vomiting, loss of consciousness, numbness of fingers and toes, abdominal pain, irregular heartbeat, aches, seizures, panic attacks, psychosis, euphoria, cold flashes, dizziness, and diarrhea.4
Addiction, restlessness, insomnia, high-blood pressure, coma, or even death.5
Teens take large doses to get high, sometimes mixing these drugs with prescription drugs, street drugs, or alcohol. Some teens crush pills and snort them for an intensified effect.
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 also can 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, including herbal remedies and others you may never have suspected of reacting negatively with alcohol.
Over-the-counter drug abuse also occurs with laxatives, diuretics, emetics, and diet pills, as teens try to achieve an idealized weight.
According to my own Pharmacy Practice i observe that high school girls are abusing drugs to reduce their weight and Boys are involve in drug abuse in order to get Mental satisfaction.
Sign,Symptom and Side effect of OTC Drug Abuse
Impaired judgment, nausea, loss of coordination, headache, vomiting, loss of consciousness, numbness of fingers and toes, abdominal pain, irregular heartbeat, aches, seizures, panic attacks, psychosis, euphoria, cold flashes, dizziness, and diarrhea.4
Addiction, restlessness, insomnia, high-blood pressure, coma, or even death.5
Teens take large doses to get high, sometimes mixing these drugs with prescription drugs, street drugs, or alcohol. Some teens crush pills and snort them for an intensified effect.
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 also can 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, including herbal remedies and others you may never have suspected of reacting negatively with alcohol.
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