Millions of Young People Have Used Non-Prescription Cough and Cold Medicines to Get High - RTI International

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Millions of Young People Have Used Non-Prescription Cough and Cold Medicines to Get High

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- About 3.1 million people between 12 and 25 years of age reported using over-the-counter (nonprescription) cough and cold medicines to get high at least once in their lifetimes, according to a report prepared by researchers at RTI International and staff in the Office of Applied Studies at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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