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Scientific Phrase: Dextromethorphan

DXM is a dissociative drug that has some similarities to hallucinogens but without the hallucination side affects. The predominant part of DXM is feeling disconnected from one's self. You typically feel as if you are somehow watching yourself. The dissociative substance has been described as interference of the transmission signals from parts of the brain, especially the senses of the conscious mind. The decrease of normal consciousness can allow one's self to self explore without the normal mental garbage that interferes with introspection. It also has side affects of panic or anxiety due to feeling one has lost himself. Differentiating the internal experience from what is happening externally to one's self often becomes difficult, leading to confusion between real and imagined, this can result in paranoia for some people, especially when there is a lot of external stimulation. Most people describe the experience as pleasant or euphoric. Other people describe it as intense anxiety, panic, and even paranoia. The negative mental effects are more common as the dose increases. Visual perception is altered, the ability to keep things in visual memory is also altered. Closing the eyes produces more intense visual effects. The ability to visualize things mentally, while the eyes are closed are increased. The perception of time is usually altered and time seems to slow down. Speaking can become difficult and you often have trouble forming words. Physical effects often include increased sweating, nausea, and vomiting. There are also effects of slower heart rate.