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    Prescription Drugs

    Commonly misused prescription medications including painkillers, sedatives, and stimulants.

    Dextromethorphan (DXM)

    DXM is an OTC cough suppressant in Robitussin and NyQuil abused at high doses (robotripping). Four dose plateaus produce dissociation, hallucinations. Risks include serotonin syndrome, seizures, death. 6,000+ ER visits yearly.

    Dextromethorphan (DXM)

    DXM is an OTC cough suppressant in Robitussin and NyQuil abused at high doses (robotripping). Four dose plateaus produce dissociation, hallucinations. Risks include serotonin syndrome, seizures, death. 6,000+ ER visits yearly.