Hazardous Substances
Triple C (Coricidin HBP Cough & Cold)
Street names: Triple C, CCC, skittles, red devils, robotripping pills
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Dissociation at high doses
- Visual distortions
- Euphoria
- Out-of-body feelings
⚠Key risks
- The chlorpheniramine in Triple C is dangerous at high doses — anticholinergic toxicity, seizures, heart rhythm problems
- Hyperthermia
- High blood pressure spikes
- Psychosis
- Fatalities documented
✚Overdose signs
- Severe agitation
- Rapid heart rate
- High temperature
- Seizures
- Coma
Category comparison — Hazardous Substances
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple C (Coricidin HBP Cough & Cold) | OTC | The chlorpheniramine in Triple C is dangerous at high doses — anticholinergic toxicity, seizures, heart rhythm problems; Hyperthermia | Sold over the counter for a few dollars a box |
| Potassium Cyanide (KCN) | Not a drug — regulated toxic chemical | Lethal dose ~200–300 mg — death within minutes to an hour; No antidote available outside hospital; hydrogen cyanide gas from acid contact | N/A — sometimes sold fraudulently as 'peaceful exit' scams |
| Air Duster (Computer Duster / Canned Air) | Household product — not a drug; no age restriction on purchase | SUDDEN SNIFFING DEATH — the most deadly inhalant: difluoroethane sensitizes the heart to adrenaline; a sudden fright, chase, or exertion triggers fatal cardiac arrest. First-time users die; Frostbite to lungs and airway from direct spray | $3–$8 per can at any electronics/office store |
| Gasoline / Petrol Huffing | Not a drug — fuel product | Extremely toxic hydrocarbons (benzene, toluene, xylene); Sudden sniffing death — cardiac arrest | Effectively free — siphoned fuel |
| Glue / Solvent Sniffing | Not drugs — adhesives and solvents | The CLASSIC youth inhalant — peak use age 14–15; Sudden sniffing death from cardiac arrest | $1–$5 per tube/can — pocket money prices |
| Refrigerant / Freon Huffing | Not a drug — HVAC refrigerant | EXTREMELY dangerous — refrigerant gases (difluoroethane, tetrafluoroethane) cause sudden cardiac death at high rates; Frostbite to airways | Stolen/siphoned — no price, high death cost |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Triple C (Coricidin HBP Cough & Cold) look like?
Small red over-the-counter cough-and-cold tablets containing dextromethorphan (DXM) and chlorpheniramine.
What are the signs of a Triple C (Coricidin HBP Cough & Cold) overdose?
Severe agitation; Rapid heart rate; High temperature Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
The chlorpheniramine in Triple C is dangerous at high doses — anticholinergic toxicity, seizures, heart rhythm problems Dependence can develop with regular use.