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'''Tylenol PM''' is the [[trademark]] for a mixture of [[paracetamol]] (acetaminophen) and [[diphenhydramine]], distributed by [[Johnson & Johnson]]. It is marketed as a combined [[analgesic]] and [[sedative]], or more simply, pain reliever and sleep aid, intended to treat occasional [[headaches]] and minor aches and pains with accompanying [[sleeplessness]]. It is listed as non-habit forming. |
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Acetaminophen alone is sold as simply '''[[Tylenol]]''', while diphenhydramine alone is marketed as '''Simply Sleep'''. |
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Diphenhydramine is an anti-histamine and is also the active ingredient in Benadryl(allergies) and Benylin which is used in cough and cold therapy as an anti-cough (anti-tussive) with the drying effect of the anti-histamine. The drowsiness is caused by the anti-histamine. |
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Recently, a disturbing trend has developed in major US cities where drug users have begun to mix crushed Tylenol PM with black tar [[heroin]] to create a new substance which is known on the street as "Cheese" or [[cheese heroin]]. This highly addictive drug is snorted like [[cocaine]] and has enhanced euphoric and sedative effects. This is a very dangerous combination with a very high risk of overdoes and, when combined with alcohol or other drugs, can easily cause respritory arrest and death. |
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Police are particulary concerned because of the popularity of this drug among teenagers due to its powerful effct and relatively low cost, averaging only $2.00 per does commly refered to as a "bump". |
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Reference: ["Cheese Heroin" - Dallas Police Narcotics. City of Dallas Public Safety Committee Briefing for April 2, 2007. http://www.dallascityhall.com/committee_briefings/briefings0407/20070402_PS_cheese.pdf] |
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