No the cough syrup police wont get you DEA will. If you've ever noticed in most Wal*Marts there is a little sign above the cough syrup that strictly says that DEA is starting to watch the sales of DXM containing medicines and if you are caught abusing it you could end up in jail, a psyc. ward, and pay some heavy fines. Just dont give them reason to bust your ass and they will leave you to your business. Do you really need 3 bottles of tussin max strength? If somebody else wants to trip, Make them buy it so DEA doesn't suspect you of abusing cough syrup. Shit all i need is an 8 oz. bottle of regular tussin a month and i am good. Peace