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If you can get high off of cough syrup does that mean that even the normal dosage is dangerous?

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Dr. David Nelson answered

No: When used as directed, cough meds are safe. Abusers will either drink large amounts of cough meds or concentrate the liquid.

Answered 12/16/2018

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A member asked:

If you can get high off of cough syrup does that mean that even the normal dosage is dangerous?

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Dr. David Nelson answered

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