How Is DXM Abused?
DXM is taken orally. In order to experience the mind-altering effects of DXM, excessive amounts of liquid or gelcaps must be consumed. The availability and accessibility of these products make them a serious concern, particularly for youth, who tend to be their primary abusers. What Are the Consequences Associated With the Abuse of DXM? In very large quantities, DXM can cause effects similar to those of ketamine and PCP because these drugs affect similar sites in the brain. These effects can include impaired motor function, numbness, nausea/vomiting, and increased heart rate and blood pressure. On rare occasions, hypoxic brain damage caused by severe respiratory depression and a lack of oxygen to the brain has occurred due to the combination of DXM with decongestants often found in the medication.
