Yes. Although rare, in large enough quantities, DXM can suppress the central nervous system, which could result in death.
DXM abuse has been associated with impaired brain function, but it’s not clear that it causes lasting brain damage.
Some people who abuse DXM have reported hangover effects, although they are different from the hangover effects of drinking. Socially, although both DXM abuse and alcohol…
A DXM overdose is any dose over the recommended amount. At extremely high doses, DXM can even be toxic and suppresses the central nervous system.
DXM powder, or dextromethorphan powder, is the active pharmaceutical ingredient in many over-the-counter cough medicines. DXM can be abused by ingesting…
Triple C is slang for over-the-counter cough medicine containing DXM that people abuse to try to get high.
A trip report is a recap or chronicling of a user’s experience abusing DXM. Some people…
Robotripping is slang for abusing over-the-counter cough medicine that contains DXM in an attempt to get high.
A cough syrup high may occur from taking extremely high doses of over-the-counter cough syrup containing DXM or prescription cough syrup containing codeine…
Drinking alcohol while taking DXM can be an unpredictable combination. Abusers describe…
The effects of DXM are what occur when a person reacts to using dextromethorphan. When taken according to directions…
Cough medicine abuse is taking extremely large doses of…
DXM (short for dextromethorphan) is an active ingredient in many over-the-counter cough medicines that…
No. While both refer to a kind of medicine abuse, they are not the same thing. Both involve…
Some people may abuse DXM because they mistakenly believe it’s a safe way to get high. Cough medicine is relatively easy to…
Yes, there are drug tests for DXM that can measure the levels of DXM in either your hair or…
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