Abuse of Dextromethorphan, Carbamazepine, and Naphazoline
Ahmad R. Alsayed preprint
The misuse and abuse of over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications pose significant public health concerns. Among these, Dextromethorphan (DXM), Carbamazepine, and Naphazoline have gained attention due to their increasing non-medical use. DXM, a common cough suppressant, is abused for its dissociative and euphoric effects, leading to dependency and severe health risks. Carbamazepine,...