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Depends on what you mean by "high".

Will DXM get you high like weed? no.

Will it make you sloppy and stupid like booze? no.

Is it fun like E and speed? no.

Is it awesome?...... well. that all depends on you. :)

some things to note.

Unless you have experience with similar substances (PCP, K, etc) DXM is not going to be anything like you've experience before. This is not necessarily a bad thing. DXM is a dissociative anaesthetic. is it a party drug? i'd say no. however, it can be quite lovely in a small comfortable, safe feeling setting with people who are either doing it with you or who know what people look like when they're on it (which, admittedly, can be a bit silly on occasion.)

another odd thing about dxm: the plateaus.

generally there are four (not exact, but I'm sticking to basics):

Plateau 1 - personally i couldn't tell you much about it. i know from experience the better stuff is much further in than the first plateau, so i never actually aim for it.

Plateau 2 - a nice place to start for a first timer. visuals become noticeable, music becomes more pleasant, and CEV's or keeping your eyes open in a very dark room with subtle music is extremely pleasant. associations between ideas loosen and creative ideas come out of left field rather constantly. pleasant place to be.

(Skipping over the details, but there is speculation of a bit of a small, unusual area between the second and third plateaus in which interesting things can happen; I've never dosed in an attempt to meet this spot, so i can't say much about it. Erowid is your friend.)

Plateau 3 - without a doubt my favorite spot. may not be best for someone who hasn't at least become accustomed to the second plateau. This spot can be extremely introspective. quite easy to get lost in your thoughts (and cev's, haha) in a darkened room with subtle music here; speaking can be difficult, as well as purposefully moving (such as, to go pee - not impossible, but it will be an adventure :P ) This is the plateau spent quite a bit in one's own head; i myself have confronted and defeated numerous personal demons at this plateau. the benefit of this is due to the dissociative properties of the substance; you're able to look at upsetting or even extremely disturbing personal issues without an emotional investment - that is; without fear. This reason alone is why i hold DXM in such high regard as a substance for self-improvement and understanding.

Plateau 4: haven't been there. plan to one day. important at this plateau that you have people near you experienced with dxm, and that they know you're aiming to hit the 4th plateau. at this point you will most likely be unable to communicate with anything in the tangible, physical world; the wrong witness may flip out and you may well wake up in a hospital. Surround yourself with people you trust and who know what the fourth plateau means.

For you; I'd pick a plateau that seems interesting for you; if you're a first timer, i'd aim for a mid to high second plateau trip the first go. after that, make your own decisions about what you can and can't handle. as far as I've heard and can tell - a too high dose may be unpleasant if you're unprepared, but ultimately you'll come out of it unscathed.

So. First step is to determine your weight in kilograms:

Google tells me 1 lb = 0.45359237

It follows that your weight in kg's is 140lbs x 0.45350237 = about 64kgs (screw decimals)

Now, a handy dosage chart per plateau (thank you wikipedia):

First plateau: At a dosage of 1.5 to 2.5 mg/kg, effects include a sensation of alertness, stimulant effects such as restlessness, increased heartbeat, and increased body temperature, intensification of emotions, general euphoria, euphoria linked to music, alteration of sensations of gravity, loss of balance, and slight intoxication. (my two cents: skip this crap- dizziness and stuff looks like it might look funny.. ooooh. skip this crap, head straight for 2)

Second plateau: At 2.5 to 7.5 mg/kg, effects include the same effects of the first plateau, with added choppy sensory input, entering a dreamlike state of consciousness, increasing detachment from outside world, a heavier "stoned" feeling than with first plateau, and/or closed-eye hallucinations (veeeeeeeeeeeeeery pleasant).

Third plateau: At 7.5 to 15.0 mg/kg, effects include flanging of visual effects, difficulty recognizing people or objects, chaotic blindness, dreamlike vision, inability to comprehend language, abstract hallucinations, delayed reaction time, decision making impairment, feelings of peace and quiet, near complete loss of motor coordination, short-term memory impairment, and/or feelings of rebirth. (at this point, if moving is necessary, keeping one eye closed helps greatly with coordination :P that said - you shouldn't be even thinking about driving anywhere at this point)

Fourth plateau: At 15.0 mg/kg or more, an individual may experience a perceived loss of contact and control with their own body, changes in visual perception, out-of-body experiences, perceptions of contact with "superior," supernatural, or other archetypal beings (ie. gods, aliens, vampires, etc.), other miscellaneous delusions, lack of movement or desire to move, rapid heart rate, complete blindness, increased hearing, and intensification of third plateau effects.

IN CONCLUSION (and disclaimer: these mg amounts apply ONLY to to the one asking the question (or to anybody else who happens to be 140lbs or so - anyone else; do your own math. pff.)

In order to reach each plateau, here's the dosages you're looking for:

  • First plateau: 96-160mgs
  • Second plateau: 160-480mg
  • Third plateau: 480-960mg
  • Fourth plateau: 960mgs+

You may have come across something called Plateau Sigma. You're not ready for it. Forget all about it (for now). You end up killing yourself for not reading directions and I'm not going to feel bad for you; it's just going to make it even more frustrating for me to get ahold of such an enlightening substance. Your own research is your best weapon, and the best way to get all you can out of whatever substance you've tried. EROWID.IS.YOUR.FRIEND. study well, and good tripping :)

Ugh... conscious speaks again; please, please, please: if obtaining your dxm otc; PLEASEFORTHELOVEOFGOD make sure DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR is the ONLY active ingredient in the stuff. guaifenesin? skip it, unless you love puking. acetaminophin? skip it, unless you like liver failure. Coricidin? Slap yourself for looking at it. Stay the hell away from that stuff. It might not be fun at first, but a good 4-8oz of that horrifically foul red syrup may very well lead to the most pleasurable experience in your young life.

ahhh, right. and don't go bragging about this to your whole school. like i said; kids who do that just make old farts like me frustrated because it's harder to get our drix on.

good luck, and be safe. and ffs, stay at home when you do it! ain't all that much fun doing it in public anyway.

aaach, final edit, i promise. speaking ALSO from experience... habitual DXM use WILL show up as PCP in a urine drug test. Promise :P at least it's fun to explain to doctors :P

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