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Life Orientation Drug Abuse – OTC ABUSEWERNER SCHAEFER
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1. Cough Syrups: Most cough syrups contain the active ingredients Codeine and Dextromethorphan. 
2. Pain Relievers: Most pain relievers sold today contain a mixture of Ibuprofen, Paracetamoland Codeine. 
3. Caffeine medicines and energy drinks: Red bull, Play, V and Monster are all energy drinks that contain very high doses of caffeine. 
4. Pseudoephedrine: This nasal decongestant and stimulant is found in many cold medicines. Its similarity to amphetamines has made it sought out to make the illegal drug methamphetamine. 
5. Laxatives: Teens and young adults also abuse OTC laxatives and herbal diuretics (water pills). Laxatives and herbal diuretics can cause serious dehydration and life-threatening loss of important minerals and salts that regulate the
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Sources: 
1.http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/prescription- over-counter-medications 
2.http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/ss/slideshow-commonly- abused-drugs 
3.http://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/prescription/abuse-of- over-the-counter-drugs.html 
4.http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/healthcare/10-over-the- counter-medicines-abused-by-teens.html

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OTC Abuse - Information Classroom Presentation

  • 1. Life Orientation Drug Abuse – OTC ABUSEWERNER SCHAEFER
  • 3.
  • 4. 1. Cough Syrups: Most cough syrups contain the active ingredients Codeine and Dextromethorphan. 2. Pain Relievers: Most pain relievers sold today contain a mixture of Ibuprofen, Paracetamoland Codeine. 3. Caffeine medicines and energy drinks: Red bull, Play, V and Monster are all energy drinks that contain very high doses of caffeine. 4. Pseudoephedrine: This nasal decongestant and stimulant is found in many cold medicines. Its similarity to amphetamines has made it sought out to make the illegal drug methamphetamine. 5. Laxatives: Teens and young adults also abuse OTC laxatives and herbal diuretics (water pills). Laxatives and herbal diuretics can cause serious dehydration and life-threatening loss of important minerals and salts that regulate the
  • 5.
  • 6.
  • 7.     
  • 8.
  • 9. Sources: 1.http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/prescription- over-counter-medications 2.http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/ss/slideshow-commonly- abused-drugs 3.http://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/prescription/abuse-of- over-the-counter-drugs.html 4.http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/healthcare/10-over-the- counter-medicines-abused-by-teens.html