Citation

Dickerson DL, Schaepper MA, Peterson MD, Ashworth MD. J. Addict. Dis. 2008; 27(1): 25-32.

Affiliation

Loma Linda University Medical Center 11374 Mountain View Avenue, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

18551885

Abstract

Coricidin HBP, a cold medication containing dextromethorphan, has become a popular agent abused among adolescents. This retrospective chart review examines the potential psychiatric manifestations of Coricidin HBP misuse and patterns of use among patients treated in an inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric unit. Coricidin HBP use was documented in 47 patient. The data revealed that Coricidin HBP use was associated with: (a) predominantly depressive symptomatology; (b) transient substance-induced psychosis; (c) cardiac toxicity; and (d) greater quantities used per episode by Caucasians. Clinicians treating adolescents need to be aware of the abuse potential and psychiatric manifestations of this dextromethorphan-containing product.

Language: en