Nyquil is usually administered as an over the counter drug to treat the common cold, and its properties can lead to abuse, and eventually Nyquil addiction. It has a combination of antihistamines, cough suppressants and pain relievers, all intended for treatment of fever symptoms. It also contains powerful sedatives to help induce sleep, sleeplessness can often accompany the common cold.
Many teens abuse Nyquil recreationally, a trend called robotrippin, with the misguided concept that Nyquil addiction is not possible, and that at worst, the effects are negligible. For this reason, adolescents and young people may end up mixing this substance with other drugs e.g. alcohol, making it lethal.
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