DXM
Over-the-counter antitussive
DXM is the abbreviation for dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant in many over-the-counter cold and flu medications.
At therapeutic doses it suppresses coughs; at much higher doses it acts as a dissociative drug, producing euphoria, hallucinations, and out-of-body sensations.
This has made DXM a recreational substance, especially among young people who extract it from cough syrups or take large quantities of pills: Kids are getting high on DXM from the pharmacy.
Drug reducing throat spasms
- antitussiveMedication reducing cough reflex
- syrupThick sugar liquid
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
expectorant · cold remedy · bronchitis · flu · respiratory · decongestant · lozenges · pharmacist
Mental separation from surroundings
- out-of-bodySeparated from physical form
- derealizationPerception that surroundings aren't real
- depersonalizationDetachment from one's identity
- altered perceptionChanged way of experiencing reality
trance · euphoria · psychoactive · trip · distortion · surreal · hallucinations · time distortion
Non-professional enjoyment purpose
- plateauFlat highland area
- overdoseHarmful excess intake
- addictionCompulsive substance reliance
- misuseImproper application
dependence · intoxication · withdrawal · tolerance · high · binge · skittling · compulsion
Mood-regulating brain chemical
- norepinephrineAlertness and stress hormone
- dopamineReward-linked neural messenger
- metaboliteSubstance from cellular processes
- CYP2D6Drug-metabolizing liver enzyme
enzyme · half-life · bioavailability · receptor · neurotransmitter · interaction · contraindication · serotonin syndrome
cough suppressant
Drug reducing throat spasms
- antitussiveMedication reducing cough reflex
- syrupThick sugar liquid
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
dosage · expectorant · cold remedy · bronchitis · flu · respiratory · decongestant · lozenges · pharmacist · drugstore
dissociation
Mental separation from surroundings
- out-of-bodySeparated from physical form
- derealizationPerception that surroundings aren't real
- depersonalizationDetachment from one's identity
altered perception · trance · euphoria · psychoactive · trip · distortion · surreal · hallucinations · time distortion · dreamlike
recreational use
Non-professional enjoyment purpose
misuse · dependence · intoxication · withdrawal · tolerance · high · binge · skittling · compulsion · relapse
serotonin
Mood-regulating brain chemical
- norepinephrineAlertness and stress hormone
- dopamineReward-linked neural messenger
- metaboliteSubstance from cellular processes
CYP2D6 · enzyme · half-life · bioavailability · receptor · neurotransmitter · interaction · contraindication · serotonin syndrome · blood-brain barrier
DXMamphetamine
Central nervous system stimulant
methamphetamine · cocaine · caffeine · stimulant · Adderall