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 ...

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.

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 ...

Drinking alcohol with dextromethorphan (DXM), a common ingredient in Robitussin cough syrups, increases the chance of toxicity and can cause serious health problems. DXM is the most popular cough ...

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 ...

Over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicines are safe and effective when they’re used as directed. But taking too much of them -- on purpose or by accident -- can make you feel high. That can lead ...

According to the 2013 National Institute on Drug Abuse’s Monitoring the Future Survey, approximately one in 25 teens abuses DXM to get high. Upon enactment of this bill, Washington will join Virginia, ...

RALEIGH (WTVD) -- An old trend among teens and college students has resurfaced: using cough syrup to get high. But now, it's more dangerous than ever. One Triangle dad noticed his son's behavior ...

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday signed legislation to prohibit pharmacies and stores from selling dextromethorphan to any person younger than 18 years unless they have a ...

According to Sharon Levy, MD, Harvard Medical School's pediatric addiction expert, nonmedical medication misuse may be much more common than previously reported. One of the older fads is in the news ...

In early 2008, Navistar Defense delivered the first MaxxPro MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) armored fighting vehicle to the United States military. Since then, more than 9,000 of these rolling ...