A sharp increase in overdoses tied to dextromethorphan (DXM), an active ingredient found in more than 100 over-the-counter cold medicines, has led two New Jersey lawmakers to propose a bill that would require cashiers to verify a shopper's age before selling the product in retail stores. Is DXM abuse becoming prevalent enough that legislation is required to try and prevent teens from obtaining products containing the ingredient?

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