The “Cough Syrup High” using Dextrmethorphan

Robotripping is a method used to obtain a high by swallowing large amounts of cough mixture. The ingredient that causes this high is known as Dextromethorphan. This ingredient is designed to act on suppressing a cough. The mixture is easily available over the counter and is easy to obtain and legal for anyone to use.

Binge or chugging these types of medications is known as a form of dangerous substance abuse. Many abusers have stated that the cold medicines gave them a feeling of being outside of their own bodies as well as hallucinations.

These effects can often progress onto seizures from an overdose.

Below are some interesting facts about robotripping:

• One out of ten teenagers has tried out robotripping.
• Many individuals are unaware of the serious risk of damaging ones health when taking Dextrmethorphan in such high doses.
• Chugging any cough mixtures that contain Dextrmethorphan causes perceptual distortions, hallucinations or out of the body type experiences.
• Robotripping is a method used to get high on cough or cold medicines, other terms used include: Robo, Special-K, Triple C, Tussin, Skittles and DXM.
• Dangerous side effects caused from robotripping can include bleeding on the brain, brain seizures, slowed breathing, cardiac arrhythmias, coma and even death.
• "Tussin" can become highly addictive when used over extended periods.

This method of substance abuse is fairly common in teenagers who are more likely to take risks without thinking about the consequences. In addition teenagers are susceptible to easy persuasion and peer pressure from other classmates. Teenagers are known to medicate themselves in order to cover up anxiety or depression.

Individuals who are addicted to robotripping can seek the necessary help and assistance through the many drug and alcohol rehab facilities located in their areas for a healthier future.