cough syrup

An ingredient in most cough syrups called dextromethorphan (or DXM) can be abused as a dissociative psychedelic drug at high doses. When abused, the visible effects are similar to those of ketamine and phencyclidine (PCP). It can produce distortions of the visual field, feelings of dissociation, distortions of bodily perception, excitement, as well as a loss of comprehension of time.



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Cough Medicine Becoming Easy High for Students

Prescription drug abuse is on the rise, but a growing problem is revealing itself in over-the-counter medications. A rapidly growing trend among middle school and high school students is to use cough medication to get high.
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