Dissociatives
DXM (Dextromethorphan / Robotripping)
Street names: Robo, Triple C, Skittles, Dex, Poor man's PCP
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Dissociation: out-of-body, floating, robot-walk at high doses
- Plateaus 1–4: euphoria → dissociation → complete detachment → ego death
⚠Key risks
- Serotonin syndrome — DXM is serotonergic; DEADLY with SSRIs, MAOIs, MDMA
- Liver damage — Coricidin contains chlorpheniramine (antihistamine) that's hepatotoxic at abuse doses
- Dissociation injuries — users hurt themselves while out-of-body
- Hot and dehydrated at high doses
- OTC = easy teen access; 'robo-tripping' popular with 12–17 age group
✚Overdose signs
- Severe dissociation, unresponsiveness
- Racing heart, high blood pressure
- Hyperthermia
- Seizures (serotonin syndrome combo)
Category comparison — Dissociatives
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 3-MeO-PCP | Analog prosecution | MANIA and dangerous disinhibition — users hurt themselves/others; Overdose: severe dissociation, catatonia | ~$20–$50/g |
| MXiPr (Methoxpropamine) | Analog prosecution; controlled several EU | Very little human data — novel dissociative; Bladder harm likely (arylcyclohexylamine class) | ~$25–$60/g |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does DXM (Dextromethorphan / Robotripping) look like?
Cough syrup, gel caps, tablets (Coricidin Cough & Cold, Robitussin, Delsym)
What are the signs of a DXM (Dextromethorphan / Robotripping) overdose?
Severe dissociation, unresponsiveness; Racing heart, high blood pressure; Hyperthermia Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Serotonin syndrome — DXM is serotonergic; DEADLY with SSRIs, MAOIs, MDMA Dependence can develop with regular use.
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