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February 21, 2026Clinical Toxicology0 citations

Intentional pediatric nonprescription cold/cough and analgesic/antipyretic exposure trends amid the COVID-19 pandemic

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SKSara KaramiCVChristian VenturaEPEllen Pinnow

Key Points

  • To examine trends of intentional nonprescription drug exposures among adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on demographic factors.
  • Observational analysis of nonprescription drug exposure cases
  • Assessment of demographic trends in adolescent populations
  • Examination of correlations with psychological stress indicators
  • Increased rates of intentional nonprescription drug exposures were observed during the pandemic
  • Particularly high rates were noted among female adolescents
  • The rise corresponds with heightened psychological stress and suicidal ideation tendencies

Abstract

Some analgesic/antipyretic and cold/cough intentional-suspected suicide case rates notably increased during the pandemic for adolescents, particularly females. This surge aligns with periods of increased psychological stress, suicidal ideation/attempts, and certain nonprescription drug exposures potentially attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Karami et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69994bdd873532290d01fe6chttps://doi.org/10.1080/15563650.2026.2621059
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