Dextromethorphan is a "dissociative anesthetic" that some people use recreationally. It's a bit of a cliche that kids will sometimes abuse cough syrup because i

Dextromethorphan is a "dissociative anesthetic" that some people use recreationally. It's a bit of a cliche that kids will sometimes abuse cough syrup because it gives them a mild ketamine-like high. I suppose it's not shocking that it could potentially have a negative psychological interaction.