For 6 years I struggled with cough medicine abuse. The active ingredient, Dextromethorphan (DXM), causes delirium, hallucinations, vomiting, muscle spasms, and even cardiac arrest. A person has to take sometimes up to 50 times the prescribed amount to get high. I experienced all these symptoms and even overdosed to the point of hospitalization. I even knew a family that lost their son to this deadly addiction. Many young people are being exposed to this practice due to the high availability and ease of purchasing these pills over the counter. I could get high for $10 and even if I didn't have the money, I would steal the pills. If you or someone you know is struggling with this addiction, please visit these websites and learn the facts before it claims another life. Don't let anyone be alone in this struggle. There is hope in the Lord Jesus and He wants to set us free from our bad habits and addictions and set us on a new path. Turning your life over completely to Him will help you overcome your battles with medicine abuse. I love you all. You're never alone.

- Taylor

Please visit these websites: Stop Medicine Abuse and DXM Stories