If a Fourteen Year Old Went Into a Drugstore Would They Be Able to Buy Medication?

Question by Zeanna: If a fourteen year old went into a drugstore would they be able to buy medication?
Would a teen be able to purchase a non-prescription medicine or vitamin alone at a drugstore? (Doing a project on drug abuse prevention)
aspirin? cough syrups? weight loss pills? caffine supplements?

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Answer by ??
You should be able to get vitamin in a drugstore without a problem. I’m pretty sure you can also get advil

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InterACT – Prescripton Drug Abuse – Part 1 – The InterACT Theatre Project for Social Change is a collaborative project co–sponsored by the Department of Theatre and the University Center for the Advancement of Teaching at The Ohio State University. The Generation Rx Initiative, a partnership between The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy and the Cardinal Health Foundation. It provides a number of resources aimed to empower communities to tackle prescription drug abuse and increase awareness about the issue. Learn more at go.osu.edu

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