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Southern Alberta Police Issue Warning over Cough Syrup Thefts
Taber Police urge local retailers to restrict DXM cough syrup sales to adults amid rising thefts and misuse linked to serious health risks, including seizures and liver damage.
- On Feb. 27, 2026, the Taber Police asked retailers in Taber to place dextromethorphan cough syrup behind the counter and limit sales to adults to curb related crimes.
- Rising local thefts and misuse reports prompted the Taber Police Service to note possession of DXM is not illegal, and the medication remains available in other communities and online.
- Medical risks listed by officers include rapid heartbeat, nausea, seizures, and warnings that severe overdoses can be fatal or cause neurological damage, with acetaminophen risking liver failure.
- The Alberta College of Pharmacy urged pharmacies to take extra precautions, while the Taber Police Service asked parents and guardians to monitor medications, discuss misuse, and report suspicious thefts.
- Police described behavioural signs of misuse, including sudden shifts in peer groups and declining school performance, while cautioning that 'While safe when taken as directed, consuming excessive amounts can lead to significant physical and psychological harm.
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Alberta police force wants some cough syrups behind store counters over misuse risk
TABER - Police in a southern Alberta community are asking retailers for help to curb crimes associated with over-the-counter cough syrup.
·Toronto, Canada
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