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California bars minors from buying dextromethorphan

California is the first state to ban minors' purchase of dextromethorphan, an ingredient in cough and cold medication. The drug is safe when the recommended amount is taken through over-the-counter medications, but some teens ingest a larger amount to get high.

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This news summary appeared in AAP SmartBrief on 09/06/2011
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