Over-the-counter cough medications don't have codeine in them anymore but some of the replacement ingredients could still act as similar enhancers.

In adults there is insufficient evidence to support the use of cough medications.

Since it is not an opioid, benzonatate is not prone to abuse like some other cough medications such as codeine.

One in 10 reports abusing prescription stimulants and tranquilizers, and 1 in 11 has abused cough medication.

Clearly we rely on cough medication.

Dextromethorphan is a commonly used cough medication and may interact with milnacipran.

The efficacy of cough medication is questionable, particularly in children.

In the same way, a cough medication may also contain other ingredients to treat decongestion.

Also pack sugar-free cough medication, antacids, lozenges and, if you use it, a sugar substitute.

Due to the dissociative properties of dextromethorphan, high doses of cough medication can be used to produce an intoxication.