Dextromethorphan abuse.
Pediatric Emergency Care December 1, 2004 DOI: 10.1097/01.pec.0000148039.14588.d0 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Younger adolescents |
| Key findings | Dextromethorphan abuse is increasingly popular among younger adolescents, and early identification and treatment may prevent broader substance abuse. |
Abstract
Dextromethorphan is an over-the-counter dissociative agent of increasing popularity as a drug of abuse among younger adolescents. The drug produces a range of toxicities depending upon either the dose or the components of the specific formulation that was ingested. Most cases improve with supportive care alone, but severely intoxicated patients may require significant attention. Because dextromethorphan is misused primarily by younger adolescents, the early identification and treatment of dextromethorphan abuse may be important in preventing broader substance abuse in these children. Consequently, it is important for clinicians to recognize, treat, and appropriately refer those who present with intoxication from this drug.
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