Robo-tripping: Is my child abusing cough medicine?

Q.	I've read that teenagers have started overdosing on cough medicine to get high. What signs can I look for if I suspect my child is abusing cough medicine? No name / No state given see response Mayo Clinic pediatrician Jay Hoecker, M.D., and colleagues answer select questions from readers.

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