Robo-head teens abuse cough syrup

[Shadow]

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Your teenager isn't acting right. There's no sign of alcohol or marijuana, but clearly this isn't the same person who has grown up in your house.

Police say it may be cough syrup -- Specifically syrup that contains DMX or Dextromethorphan. The people who use it are called syrup heads or “Dextroverts,” they may consider themselves members of the “Dextroverse” and they may be doing irreparable harm to their bodies and their minds.

If you've heard names like dex, drex, robo, rojo, skittles or Vitamin D being tossed around... your kids may be abusing cough syrup -- The kind that with a DM on the label -- for dextromethorphan. It's found in Robitussin DM and 140 other over the counter products.

It's perfectly legal, easy to get and relatively cheap. We bought a 6 oz. bottle for about 4 dollars. Police say it's a problem in our area, and across the country there have been some deadly cases.

Bethany Turner, an 18-year old Roanoke woman and Salem High School graduate and honor student, almost died in an incident near Seattle in March. Police say her 31-year old boyfriend stabbed himself and then her.

Police say the two were so high on a pure form of DXM -- that they could not feel the pain from the wounds, even when the boyfriend reportedly broke his own rib.

Bethany’s mother Linda Blake confirmed the situation on the phone. “Beth said she couldn’t feel the pain at first, but after a few minutes she could, and she got scared, “she said. Blake said that her daughter was stabbed near the collar bone and that blood was, “flowing out of her faster than they could put it back in,“referring to an emergency IV treatment and the 14 days Bethany spent in intensive care at a Seattle hospital. The Boyfriend bled to death.

“It basically mimics PCP or much stronger chemicals, said Roanoke Police Sergeant Libby Legg who oversees crimes against children.

“There's different plateaus. I initially it gives them a little buzz feeling. then they get a heightened sense of well being. Then they do start hallucinating in larger doses,” she said.

Police say DXM is showing up in select areas of Roanoke right now, with the most activity in South East. So bad -- the CVS pharmacy on 9th street is pulling Coricidin products behind the counter because of shoplifting.

in addition: a company spokesman says CVS adopted a nationwide policy in 2004 to only sell products containing DXM to those 18 and older.

Not far away we found generic Tussin DM for two dollars less than the pharmacy price.

I showed the 8 ounce bottle to Roanoke Memorial Emergency Room Doctor John Stadnyk, and asked him how it might affect a would-be abuser.

If they drink enough, “They may think they're capable of flying, might jump off a roof. They may think they're invincible and engage in behavior that's dangerous to them, he said.

And what if they keep pouring? Drinking say 10 to 20 times the recommended dose as some teenagers do?

According to Stadnyk, “Their breathing can be slowed. Respirations can decrease as well, and it can lead to coma, seizures or death.”
There haven’t been any deaths in Roanoke, but police have been called to deal with shoplifters and teens who are out of control, and they tell me the problem is just beginning.

Detective Legg thinks this is a problem that is likely to get worse. “Once it hits and area it tends to spread before it comes under control because word of mouth, especially among younger high school students.

Parents should be on the look out for the following symptoms if they suspect their teens are abusing DXM.

• mental status changes
• slurred speech
• confusion
• seizures
• dry itchy skin
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• vomiting
• numbness of the fingers or toes

Beth: you got a mention, as you can see. :/

[Suburban_Prince]

lol they actually mentioned this site in the news? lol we're famous :P

btw i love how they call it "dmx" in the beginning, and how they practically make up half that story, since when did dxm "kill all pain"?

[Arm]

Consider themselves a member of the Dextroverse? WTF? Well, I am a dexhead and are a DV member. :thumbsup:

Lets check the propagonda:
Bullshit slang terms.
IT'S LEGAL AND EASY TO CONCEAL AND YET THE CHILDREN ARE STILL MOSTLY DOING ALCOHOL AND MARIJUANA!
DXM MAKES YOU NOT FEEL PAIN AND BY ASSOCIATING IT WITH PCP, OR WORSE, IT GIVES PEOPLE THE IDEA IT MAKES YOU A ULTRAVIOLENT!!!! :cry:
Recycle anti-LSD propagonda by saying it causes users to think they can fly and jump outta windows and shit.
Exaggerate the hell out of it's popularity to give people the illusion that it's happening everywhere like a zombie invasion thats sweeping across the city.

Culture of Fear :nitin:

[Xvall]

What the hell is a “Dextrovert"?

But yeah. That's really kind of wierd that they mention the DV and a specific case of one of it's members.

[Masonna]

wow what a bunch of bs, there is soo many flaws in this story
:shake:

[Xvall]

Talk about it. It doesn't even seem to be proofread. Grammatic errors abound.

[void]

Nice find shadow. Although bad publicity as usual. :shake: *sigh* I think it would be pretty crazy to hear the dv mention on my local news. Especially while at the table with my family, and then the family starts talking about it. And the whole time I'd have to play along...

Oh yeah shadow I stole your avatar to use on another site, hilarious

[Tyutchev]

This honestly looks like it was written by a high school or university student. I turned in a much better article about 'DMX' than this piece of crap in my journalism class last year. And that PCP reference is a seriously bad thing, as Agnt noted... can anybody else easily see DXM becoming the next PCP in American media? Horror stories will abound (has anybody seriously jumped off a roof while on DXM?) and no doubt Beth's unfortunate story is going to grow and twist itself into some sort of disgusting rumour-laden bullshit version of the truth, all at the hands of these media pigs.

[dawhiterabbit]

wow i didnt expecttosee that story. i presonaly think thisthread should be removed. nothing against shadow or anything butit does hit too closeto home. andif beth wants to share the incident then she will and it will be the truth not what some journalist wrote. i donno that is just my opinion.

[Shadow]

Originally posted by Void+Jan 10 2006, 10:48 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Void @ Jan 10 2006, 10:48 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>Nice find shadow. Although bad publicity as usual. :shake: *sigh* I think it would be pretty crazy to hear the dv mention on my local news. Especially while at the table with my family, and then the family starts talking about it. And the whole time I'd have to play along...

Oh yeah shadow I stole your avatar to use on another site, hilarious[/b]
Sorry, |cfh| found it, I just posted it. Feel free to use the avatar, I didn't make it.


Originally posted by -Tyutch@ Jan 11 2006, 02:26 AM
This honestly looks like it was written by a high school or university student. I turned in a much better article about 'DMX' than this piece of crap in my journalism class la.st year. And that PCP reference is a seriously bad thing, as Agnt noted... can anybody else easily see DXM becoming the next PCP in American media? Horror stories will abound (has anybody seriously jumped off a roof while on DXM?) and no doubt Beth's unfortunate story is going to grow and twist itself into some sort of disgusting rumour-laden bullshit version of the truth, all at the hands of these media pigs.
I have, but I had to because my window slammed shut and i was locked out... but it was only one story


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wow i didnt expecttosee that story. i presonaly think thisthread should be removed. nothing against shadow or anything butit does hit too closeto home. andif beth wants to share the incident then she will and it will be the truth not what some journalist wrote. i donno that is just my opinion.[/quote]
Yeah, discussing it on IRC felt a little wierd

[waiting4nirvana]

Wow! For once in my life I am actually a member of a group that people lie that they are a member of! I have finally achieved the junior highschool definition of cool- too bad I'm a sophomore in college :(

Also, I have never suffered from the illusion of super powers such as flying whilst tripping but if it gets people scared without checking out the facts, the scaremongers have achieved their goal :shake:

[House]

Originally posted by Xvall@Jan 10 2006, 06:39 PM
Talk about it. It doesn't even seem to be proofread. Grammatic errors abound.
I was going to post the same complaint-- this article is so poorly written that, if I had never heard of DXM before reading it, nothing would strike me as news-worthy. Sounds like a bunch of crap to me.

Funny, I also thought it sounded like it was written by a journalism student-- probably high school. It's not just the grammar but the overall lack of flow... very unprofessional and as a result, not too convincing.

I find it unfortunate that they mentioned Beth and am not sure how I would feel if I were her, upon reading this nonsense. Beth is one of the good ones-- it's too bad the media won't drop it. Furthermore, the mention of the Dextroverse is interesting, I think. I almost see it is as doing more good than harm, in that if someone were to do any research on this topic, I think that the DV is a respectable and knowledgeable place to start. Of course I'd prefer to see favorable coverage, but I suppose you live with what's thrown in your direction.

[Suburban_Prince]

watch a bunch of people join this place now lol

hopefully there wont be any undercover cops joining :parinoid: :P

[Cola]

Originally posted by Tyutchev@Jan 11 2006, 04:26 AM
no doubt Beth's unfortunate story is going to grow and twist itself into some sort of disgusting rumour-laden bullshit version of the truth, all at the hands of these media pigs.
That already happend and I am amazed that it is still happening. Motherfuck the media. :flame:

[Spiritus]

Hahaha... they sure have done their research as usual.

[xeon]

I think that article is total bullshit and if it wasen't sourced, I would have thought it was fake because of all the errors in it. I think it's pretty sad that someone on the forums/irc wrote that article (because of the "dextrovert" thing- and I've never that term). Yet another blow to the rec users of DXM :(

[Shadow]

Originally posted by xeon@Jan 12 2006, 08:28 AM
I think that article is total bullshit and if it wasen't sourced, I would have thought it was fake because of all the errors in it. I think it's pretty sad that someone on the forums/irc wrote that article (because of the "dextrovert" thing- and I've never that term). Yet another blow to the rec users of DXM :(
The article wasnt written by someone on the forums, unless you wrote it. The sentance structure matches pretty well.

[GangGreen]

I never knew rapper dmx could possibly fit inside a bottle of cough syrup(magic trick?)

[Vertigo]

Originally posted by harmony@Jan 11 2006, 04:16 PM
Beth is one of the good ones
You must be joking.


Only thing tragic about that even was inno's death.

[blopnuts]

People somehow forget that straight sober people do just as much crazy illegal/silly shit as people on drugs, every day, and it usually involves money or someones emotions, or religion. In fact people kill each other over those 3 things more every day then a year's worth of drug related flip-outs! So lets just ban money, and religion! Emotions have to stay tho, they are the basis of humans.

The only reason officials even complain about a drug is because it wasn't stamped and certified, regulated, and taxed by them, so they arent making any money from it, and can't keep tabs on everybody.

So, let me get this article straight. Someone has brain enough to locate and purchase a chemical from the internet, and hide it from thier parents, but thier death is due to the seller's lack of labels/dosage? I dont buy it. At what point does personal responsibility kick in? For example, If I sell arrows and a bunch of people stab themselves with them is that my fault? NO. If i sell surfboards and you wipe out and snuff yourself on some coral is that my fault? NO. Arrows are dangerous, surfing is dangerous, drugs are dangerous. Learn how to use them all and you reduce your risk. Even professionals in each have accidents sometimes, but only where drugs are concerned do people start to piss and moan and point the finger at others.



/end rant

[Piscary's Peanuts]

Originally posted by blopnuts@Jan 14 2006, 06:54 PM
People somehow forget that straight sober people do just as much crazy illegal/silly shit as people on drugs, every day, and it usually involves money or someones emotions, or religion. In fact people kill each other over those 3 things more every day then a year's worth of drug related flip-outs! So lets just ban money, and religion! Emotions have to stay tho, they are the basis of humans.

The only reason officials even complain about a drug is because it wasn't stamped and certified, regulated, and taxed by them, so they arent making any money from it, and can't keep tabs on everybody.

So, let me get this article straight. Someone has brain enough to locate and purchase a chemical from the internet, and hide it from thier parents, but thier death is due to the seller's lack of labels/dosage? I dont buy it. At what point does personal responsibility kick in? For example, If I sell arrows and a bunch of people stab themselves with them is that my fault? NO. If i sell surfboards and you wipe out and snuff yourself on some coral is that my fault? NO. Arrows are dangerous, surfing is dangerous, drugs are dangerous. Learn how to use them all and you reduce your risk. Even professionals in each have accidents sometimes, but only where drugs are concerned do people start to piss and moan and point the finger at others.



/end rant
killing someone over money or emotions or religion is perfectly acceptable.

[Aphostile]

I hope this place gets shut down. It's run by power tripping, elitist assholes anyhow.

[Walkaway]

What makes you think that?

[Aphostile]

They do things like give useless trolls like unknownk-dork chat moderator powers then find it amusing when he abuses the hell out of them.

They plotted to drive chella into quitting. They are generally just engaging in hostility toward anyone who isn't "old school". What kind of really bright and healthy way to keep a community going is that?

They have been driving people out left and right lately. Maybe that's what they want. To be a bunch of losers sitting alone in a chat room basking in their greatness. It'll be the next t3p at this rate.

It's ok... what goes around comes around. They picked the wrong dog to jack with.

[Walkaway]

Umm, I'm one of the staff and I didn't do any of that.

[Aphostile]

Yes well- 'Nitin had the integrity to actually give a damn that it happened, so I appreciate that. I definitely overreacted and I do apologize. I just depise it when I see abuses of power. It's a major pet peeve.

It's bad enough that the real world is full of people abusing their authoritai. That's for cops and politicians, not DV mods. I shouldn't have lumped you all into the same bunch and I imagine JoeHorne probably thought it would just be funny at the time.

[ferk]

Originally posted by Walkaway@Jan 15 2006, 11:00 PM
Umm, I'm one of the staff and I didn't do any of that.
We all know that Walkaway secretly pulls the strings of this online puppet show.

[Tyutchev]

Originally posted by Bryun+Jan 16 2006, 03:33 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Bryun @ Jan 16 2006, 03:33 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--Walkaway@Jan 15 2006, 11:00 PM
Umm, I'm one of the staff and I didn't do any of that.
We all know that Walkaway secretly pulls the strings of this online puppet show. [/b][/quote]
But because I'm the one who helps Cliff get dressed every morning I hold the real power.

[Vertigo]

Originally posted by Aphostile@Jan 15 2006, 09:25 PM
They do things like give useless trolls like unknownk-dork chat moderator powers then find it amusing when he abuses the hell out of them.

They plotted to drive chella into quitting. They are generally just engaging in hostility toward anyone who isn't "old school". What kind of really bright and healthy way to keep a community going is that?

They have been driving people out left and right lately. Maybe that's what they want. To be a bunch of losers sitting alone in a chat room basking in their greatness. It'll be the next t3p at this rate.

It's ok... what goes around comes around. They picked the wrong dog to jack with.
Like I said in a previous thread, there was no plotting to drive out Chella. Get it out of your skull. I like new and old school alike, as I base them on personality, not tenure.

Little boy gets a buzzing in his ear from a mosquito, and suddenly becomes wise. :sly:

[since96]

Haha I'm such a dextrovert.

[Poss]

Hasnt this been unfairly beaten to death already? I personally think It should be removed from the news section. Nothing like shoving unfortunate events in the face of a community that is still dealing with a loss. Not to mention, ever stop to think how Beth might feel about this?

[Bevo]

I agree with poss, beth has heard enough about this already, we all knwo what happened, so we should give it a rest.... for real

[$H@P3$HYFTR3]

who cares? fuck an admin if they talk shit, fuck a politician if they talk shit. and fuck you if you talk shit. thats tha bottom line. anyone who talks ANY shit based on personality or anythingaint got shit to say anyway. such pissants are jokes to me. they get scraped off my shoes every day while real people like my crew an i do our thing AWAY froj computers. nobody that talk shit on they computers would say a thing to anyone in real life anyway. theyd just stare at their shoes and cry inside. cuz if they did, theyd be swimmin with tha fishes. such is reality. nobody takes kindly to shit talkers. bad breath, feel me? to all those shit talkers, try it. go downtown to tha city and talk shit to anyone no matta what your reasoning. see what happens.
why would you even GIVE a shit about such peple? i shit twice a day and i STILL dont got a shit to spare for these fuxxx. and for tha record, TUSSIN TIL DEATH FOOL! fuckin PUNX

[$H@P3$HYFTR3]

oh yea i got caught up in tha hoopla of hatin tha hatas.

now 4 tha real point: imagine that! those curly tailed donut fuckers still make warnings about tussins.....good LORD! give it a phuckin break. either stop selling it and suck a dick or give up tha crusade and suck a dick. you aint gon stop me, ya hear what im sayin? illegal shit still gets used daily, in fact, too many people right now are on some illegal shit. so their plan failed. thats like tryin to put out tha sun with a squirtgun. aint gona happen. such feeble attemptz....i laugh in their ugly faces. do you kno how hard it is to make acid? and still its out there. they give us tha tussin knowin what it duz, then bitch about it every given chance...psycho ass bitches. and ya wonder why tupac shot at cops. cuz he couldnt shoot everyone else in tha govt. they need to leave me tha fuck alone. in fact, im going to take ILLEGAL DRUGS right now to protest. burnouts and druggies alike will always find a way. kinda like life. its like a plant growing out of concrete. ya just cant keep us down. tha proof is in tha truth...aint it great to kno that there aint a god damn thing they can do to stop tha drug scene?! of course it is. bottom line: 2 all that think anyone give a shit about dextro, know this: we all kno about dxm. now fuckin give it a rest. you aint changin nobody. those in tha kno will keep on keepin on and those that aint got shit to say will keep spewin cuz theres still air in their lungs. maybe we just gotta ventilate their lungz.l when you cant breathe you cant talk shit OR type shit. DONT BOTHER TO WASTE ONE MORE IOTA OF ENERGY TYPING ANOTHER " HEY PARENTS! GUESS WHAT? YOUR KIDS ARE TRIPPING SACK RIGHT UNDER YOUR NOSES! AND THERE AINT SHIT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT. LOOK FOR THESE SIGNS.blah blah