Cough Syrup
Dextromethorphan & Codeine
What is cough syrup?
An OTC cough medicine used to fix the common cold. Which is generally inexpensive and can be purchased in the form of syrup, tablets, or lozenges at almost any local drug store.
Cough Syrup
Most people overdose with the drug, and won't just pour a spoonfull, but will actually drink the whole bottle.
Delsym
Delsym is one of the more commonly abused cough syrups.
Robotussin
Robotussin is one of the more commonly abused cough tablets.
How is the drug taken?
To take this drug most swallow a syrup or pill. Or some people who abuse this drug mix it with soda or juice to mask the original flavor. Or they dissolve the pill into a flavored water. In many cases the drug is taken by the spoonfuls or handfuls, if you are looking to get high.
Slang Names
- Dex
- Drex
- CCC
- DXM
- Robo
- Velvet Syrup
- Tussin
- Red Hots
- Skittles
- Orange Crush
Effects of Cough Syrup: Short Term
Short Term Effects (continued)
- Dizziness
- Hallucinations
- Muscle spasms
- Anxiety
- Heart Attack
- Numbness
- Blurred Vision
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Itchy Skin
- Slurred Speech
Effects of Cough Syrup: Long Term
Long Term Effects (continued)
- Depression
- Liver and heart disease
- Psychosis
- Learning and memory problems
- Coma
- Death
Signs of Abuse
- Constricted pupils
- Nausea/ Vomitting
- Dizziness/Confusion
- Drastic change in behavior
- Loss of interest in activities
- Signs of depression
Dependence or Addiction?
This is a psychological addiction. People usually take this drug to get a high similar to that of marijuana, and it works much faster. Once they take this drug once, it's very hard to stay away from.