A dangerous chemical kick may be no farther away than your medicine cabinet. About one in 20 teens have gotten high on dextromethorphan (DXM) – the active ingredient in more than 100 over-the-counter ...

Dextromethorphan, or DXM, is a cough suppressant that is an ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) cold medications. When people take DXM in high doses, it can cause hallucinations and feelings of ...

Robotripping refers to taking DXM to experience various psychological and physical effects. While it isn’t illegal, that doesn’t mean it’s safe. In high doses, it can have serious and lasting effects.

Regulators scrutinized the over-the-counter drugs in light of abuse by teens. Sept. 14, 2010— -- Doctors, schools and law enforcement have been concerned about young people abusing the active ...