Dissociatives
Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) Abuse
Street names: Dramamine, Dime, Gravol (Canada)
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- At high doses: delirium, realistic hallucinations, confusion
- Heavy, dreamlike detachment
⚠Key risks
- Deliriant, not a fun trip — terrifying hallucinations and days of confusion
- Seizures and heart-rhythm problems in overdose
- Popular with teens because it is cheap and legal
✚Overdose signs
- Delirium, talking to people who are not there
- Hot dry skin, racing heart
- Seizures
Category comparison — Dissociatives
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) Abuse | OTC | Deliriant, not a fun trip — terrifying hallucinations and days of confusion; Seizures and heart-rhythm problems in overdose | ~$5–$10 per pack OTC |
| Ketamine | Schedule III | Bladder damage (ketamine cystitis) with regular use; K-holes and accidents while impaired | ~$20–$60 per gram |
| Ketalar (ketamine injection) | Schedule III | IV use raises infection and dependence risk; Bladder harm identical to powder use | ~$30–$100 per vial |
| 2F-DCK (2-fluorodeschloroketamine) | Analogue prosecutions | Very little human safety data; Bladder toxicity assumed similar to ketamine | ~$25–$60 per gram |
| DXM (Dextromethorphan / Robotripping) | OTC | Serotonin syndrome — DXM is serotonergic; DEADLY with SSRIs, MAOIs, MDMA; Liver damage — Coricidin contains chlorpheniramine (antihistamine) that's hepatotoxic at abuse doses | ~$5–$12 per bottle |
| 3-MeO-PCP | Analog prosecution | MANIA and dangerous disinhibition — users hurt themselves/others; Overdose: severe dissociation, catatonia | ~$20–$50/g |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) Abuse look like?
Motion-sickness tablets sold everywhere
What are the signs of a Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) Abuse overdose?
Delirium, talking to people who are not there; Hot dry skin, racing heart; Seizures Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Deliriant, not a fun trip — terrifying hallucinations and days of confusion Dependence can develop with regular use.