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.
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…
Skittling is slang for abusing over-the-counter cough medicine containing DXM to try to get high.
A trip sitter is someone who stays sober as a precaution while others abuse DXM…
Dissociative drugs, including DXM, distort how you perceive sights and sounds. In addition to hallucinations…
Triple C is slang for over-the-counter cough medicine containing DXM that people abuse to try 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…
Some people who abuse DXM have reported experiencing different combinations of effects when they consume different amounts of DXM…
DXM extraction is a process where people try to separate DXM from other ingredients found in cough medicine…
Cough suppressants, including those with DXM, prevent you from coughing by blocking the cough reflex.
Dex, Robo, Skittles, Triple C, and Tussin.
Although potentially dangerous to your heath and social reputation, DXM abuse is technically not illegal…
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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