My first DXM experience was on a day I had been drinking liquor non-stop, Bud Lights and Jack Daniels all around. When the DXM came, I did way too much anyway for a first time and ended up locking up and laying on my bed hardly able to move, assuming I was gonna die or go into a coma. My cousin had to sit up with me making sure I didn't fall asleep, horrible first experience. I managed to try it a second time though, no liquor involved and a respectable dose and liked it. Completely different effects. It all depends on what you're on at the time.