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https://www.fda.gov/drugs/developmentapprovalprocess/howdrugsaredevelopedandapproved/approvalapplications/over-the-counterdrugs/default.htm

http://abovetheinfluence.com/drugs/over-the-counter/

https://www.teenrehabcenter.org/drugs/over-the-counter-drugs/

https://www.teenhelp.com/teen-drug-abuse/otc-abuse-statistics/

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFJtIm5qpvs

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Miscarriages are more than twice as likely to happen to women who take OTC drugs during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy.

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1. 6.4 million people (age 12+) used prescription drugs in the last 30 days for non-medical purposes.

2. Pain relievers were used by 4.7 million, tranquilizers by 1.8 million, and stimulants by 1.1 million.

3. In 2005 use of prescription drugs for non-medical purposes increased from 5.4% in 2002 to 6.3% in 18-25 year olds.

4. 56 percent of teens feel that getting OTC drugs is easier than getting illegal drugs.

5. Internet accessibility to information about how to get high on OTC drugs, and how to order them, makes over the counter drugs even easier to obtain and use.

6. 92 percent of parents claim to talk to their teens about drug use.

7. 33 percent of parents report talking to their teenagers about the dangers of OTC medications to get high.

8. 55 percent of teens do not strongly feel that it is risky to use cough medicine to get high.

9. 40 percent of teens feel that OTC medicines are much safer than illegal drugs.

10. Pain relievers were used by 4.7 million, tranquilizers by 1.8 million, and stimulants by 1.1 million.

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Where to go for help to stop using the drug:

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Where to go for help to stop using the drug:

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For teens: https://www.teenrehabcenter.org/rehab/inpatient-vs-outpatient/
For others:
http://www.crchealth.com/addiction/otc-drug-abuse/

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Withdrawal symptoms and treatment for the drug:

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Withdrawal symptoms and treatment for the drug:

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There are so many kind of OTC drugs that most of them have side effects but don't always include symptoms.

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When taking a drug you have to go with the amount that's listed on the package, if you go higher then the amount it reads, it could be very dangerous.

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Long term: death and overdosing can be long term effects of mixing other drugs or alcohol together.
Short term: A few of the short term effects are anxiety, vomiting, blurred vision. Also you can have your heart beat rapidly change and increase.

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Many consumers of OTC drugs can easily get addicted to different ingredients in that drug. Some ingredients that can be addicting include, ephedrine, Dextromethorphan, Codeine, etc.

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Where does the drug come from, what is it made of:

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Where does the drug come from, what is it made of:

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There are many different drugs that are OTC and many are made of different active ingredients.

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Percent of teens who use this drug in the U.S.:

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Percent of teens who use this drug in the U.S.:

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In the U.S. 1 in 8 teens have reported getting high on OTC cough medicine.

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People can buy medications without any authorization necessary and consume the drug by using the directions given.

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There is no need for use of a prescription or license and are drugs that are safe and effective for use by the general public without seeking treatment by a health professional