What is skittling in drug slang?

• A. A dose form
• B. A safe practice
• C. A type of fortification
• D. A street name for the high produced by abuse of dextromethorphan

Answer: (D)

Skittling is street slang for the high produced by abusing dextromethorphan, the cough suppressant found in many over-the-counter cold medicines. This term points to the effects people seek when they take large amounts of DMX to feel intoxicated or dissociated. It’s the best answer because it names the resulting experience, not a product form, a safe practice, or something unrelated like fortification. Using DMX in high doses is dangerous and not a safe practice; it can impair thinking and motor skills, slow breathing, and cause confusion or hallucinations, with greater risks if mixed with alcohol or other drugs. This slang highlights the dangers of misuse and underscores why medicines should be used only as directed.