The effects of DXM abuse vary with the amount taken. Known effects can include confusion, dizziness, double or blurred vision, slurred speech…
At extremely high doses, DXM can lead to a coma or even be lethal by suppressing the central nervous system. If that happens, the brain can stop…
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.
Yes. Although rare, in large enough quantities, DXM can suppress the central nervous system, which could result in death.
Skittling is slang for abusing over-the-counter cough medicine containing DXM to try to get high.
Dissociative drugs, including DXM, distort how you perceive sights and sounds. In addition to hallucinations…
Third plateau is a term abusers use to describe a kind of feeling that can occur when they take DXM in doses which far exceed recommended doses. Sometimes these users…
DXM powder, or dextromethorphan powder, is the active pharmaceutical ingredient in many over-the-counter cough medicines. DXM can be abused by ingesting…
Some people who abuse DXM have reported experiencing different combinations of effects when they consume different amounts of DXM…
DXM plateau is a term used by people who say they abuse DXM. Sometimes these users describe the levels of high and…
DXM (short for dextromethorphan) is an active ingredient in…
Drinking alcohol while taking DXM can be an unpredictable combination. Abusers describe…
Dex, Robo, Skittles, Triple C, and Tussin.
Cough suppressants, including those with DXM, prevent you from coughing by blocking the cough reflex.
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…
Draw your own conclusions about DXM.
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