Tag: OTC medicine abuse

How Dextromethorphan (DXM) Abuse Happens with OTC Cough Syrups

Dextromethorphan (DXM) in OTC cough syrups is safe when used correctly-but abused in high doses, it causes hallucinations, dissociation, and life-threatening side effects. Learn how teens and young adults misuse it, the dangers of mixing it with other drugs, and why it’s more dangerous than most realize.