Understanding the Distinction: What Is a Counterdrug vs. an Over-the-Counter Medication?
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Over 70% of Americans use over-the-counter medications to self-treat common ailments, but the term 'counterdrug' often causes confusion due to its entirely different meaning in military and law enforcement contexts. This article clarifies what is a counterdrug in its proper operational sense and distinguishes it from the medical term for nonprescription medicines.
