What Are the Plateaus for Dextromethorphan Overdose?
As an abused drug, dextromethorphan has been compared to hallucinogensA substance that brings on hallucinations, which alter the user’s perception of reality. such as ketamine and PCP. Four “plateaus” have been identified for dextromethorphan overdose. Each plateau carries a different set of symptoms and behaviors. The higher the plateau of abuse, the greater the chances of permanent brain damage, psychological addictionThe belief that a person needs to take a certain substance in order to function, whether that person really does or not., or lasting behavioral problems in the user. At the first plateau, users report mild sensations of dizziness or euphoriaPronounced yu-FOR-ee-yuh; a state of extreme happiness and enhanced well-being; the opposite of dysphoria..They might perceive music as either more pleasant or as strangely distorted. A first-plateau dextromethorphan abuser can still move and carry on conversations, but perceptions are altered to the point where driving a car or maki
