Lean (drug)
Lean or purple drank (known by numerous local and street names) is a polysubstance drink used as a recreational drug. It is prepared by mixing prescription-grade cough or cold syrup containing codeine (opioid drug) and promethazine (anti-histamine drug) with a soft drink and sugar candy. The beverage originated in Houston as early as the 1960s and is popular in hip hop culture, especially within the Southern United States.
| Type | Polysubstance drink |
|---|---|
| Region of origin | Southern United States |
| Introduced | 1960s |
| Colour | Purple; may vary based on ingredients |
| Ingredients | Codeine–promethazine cough syrup, soft drink |
| Related products | Dextromethorphan syrup |
Users of lean are at risk of addiction, and serious complications include respiratory depression, respiratory arrest, and cardiac arrest. Lean is especially dangerous when consumed with alcohol.
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