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People say that you can get high on robitussin (guaifenesin).. is this true?

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Dr. Anthony Vertino answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Yes but dont do it: You can cause severe damage to your brain. Dextromethorphan can actually bore holes in your brain called Olney lesions. Bad idea.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/14/2016

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