What Is the Use of Triple C, and Why Is It So Dangerous?
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According to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), dextromethorphan (DXM), the active ingredient in many cold medicines, is monitored due to its potential for misuse. The slang term 'Triple C' refers to Coricidin HBP Cough & Cold, an over-the-counter medication with a legitimate use for relieving cold and flu symptoms in people with high blood pressure, but is notoriously abused by teens and young adults for its dissociative effects.
