One of the most abused drug in the US is DXM. It is also referred to as robo, rome, skittles, and syrup, among other names. DXM has been in use in the US for about thirty years. It is the active ingredient in many over-the-counter cough medications. It should be noted that dependence on this drug is easily formed due to a number of factors. For starters, DXM is easily available in cough medications. Secondly, information about DXM extraction from drugs containing it is easily available online.
Another factor leading to increased DXM use is that use of it is legal, unlike other drugs. It follows that individuals will freely use this drug, leading to addiction. This drug is found in various forms, including gelatin capsules, lozenges, and cough syrup, among others. Pure form of dextromethorphan is found as powder, mainly sold in the black market. It is used in a number of ways. For starters, the drug may be taken orally. This is the most common form of intake. It may also be injected or snorted. It has cough-suppressing properties, which have the effect of activating opioid receptors in the brain.
