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…
The effects of DXM abuse vary with the amount taken. Known effects can include confusion, dizziness, double or blurred vision, slurred speech…
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.
Skittling is slang for abusing over-the-counter cough medicine containing DXM to try to get high.
Tussin is a slang word for cough medicine containing DXM, or cough medicine abuse.
Robotripping is slang for abusing over-the-counter cough medicine that contains DXM in an attempt to get high.
A trip report is a recap or chronicling of a user’s experience abusing DXM. Some people…
It varies for everyone. When people abuse DXM, they take a lot of it — many times the recommended dosage.
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 plateau is a term used by people who say they abuse DXM. Sometimes these users describe the levels of high and…
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…
Products with DXM can appear in different forms, like cough syrup, cough and cold tablets, or gel caps…
Draw your own conclusions about DXM.
All information comes directly from medical research, reliable news sources, and people who have abused DXM.
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