Readily Available and Easily Abused Over-the-Counter Medications

Over the counter substances are cheap and widely available compared to other substances of abuse. Some teens view them as safe or non-addictive because they are legal. In 2020, the National Institute on Drug Abuse reported that 3.2%–4.6% of high schoolers nationwide endorsed abusing OTC cough and cold medicines in 2019. In this podcast, we will review four commonly abused substances that are legally available for purchase: Dextromethorphan, antihistamines, pseudoephedrine, and Kratom.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=2989)Published On: 1/2/2022Duration: 16 minutes, 17 secondsRelated Article: “Misuse of Over-the-Counter Medications (https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/3519-misuse-of-over-the-counter-medications)”, The Carlat Child Psychiatry Report, September 2021Joshua Feder, MD, and Mara Governman, LCSW, have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.