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Teens turn to cough syrup to get high - Addictions - MSNBC.com

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Teens turn to cough syrup to get high, feds say

Prescription abuse rising; alcohol, illegal drug use down, government finds

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NBC's Michael Okwu reports on the increased abuse of common medications by teens, and Dr. Harold Koplewicz describes the dangers associated with this trend. This report aired on Dec. 6.

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