Discover the addictive risks of seemingly innocuous medications, from prescription drugs like gabapentin and pregabalin to over-the-counter remedies like loperamide and dextromethorphan. Find out what effects misusers are seeking and what the effects of improper use are, including addiction.
A new study reports an alarming increase in children ending up in the ER after experimenting with cough syrup. This over-the-counter medicine can have mind-altering and addictive effects when misused.