From what I have read, this over the counter drug can be addictive. My sister's drug of choice at 19 was an over the counter cough syrup. She would become drunk and incapacitated beyond belief when she took it. She was a full-fledged alcoholic by the age of 20, and limped through life never really able to be free of addiction. Was it her make-up? Was it the cough syrups' effect on her? Was it both? I know the dosage is small, but if it feels really, really good, would one be able to stay at that dose? One of the last things she did before commiting suicide at age 60 was to drink. This column brings back a certain feeling of terror. Be very, very cautious that you don't substitute one disease with another.

Ann