Lean is a mixture of codeine and other ingredients, such as soda and candy. It is sometimes called purple drank or sizzurp. Potential effects include pain relief, altered states of consciousness, ...

Let’s talk about lean. Lil Wayne is apparently back on the sizzurp even though the cocktail’s codeine- and promethazine-fueled seizures landed him in the emergency room back in 2013. On their own, ...

The sizzurp trend plaguing hip-hop may finally be nearing its demise. According to TMZ, Actavis--the Promethazine Codeine producer that is frequently name dropped in rap songs--is pulling the plug on ...

Lean, also called purple drank or sizzurp, mixes codeine-promethazine cough syrup with soda and sometimes hard candy or alcohol. It can create euphoria and heavy sedation. High doses can cause ...

The abuse of Lean leaves users with a high that lasts around three hours. (Photo by Eric BARADAT / AFP) It’s cooler than ever to get high, and this without getting locked up or braving Hillbrow for a ...

The regulation of codeine has become a major headache for health authorities in South Africa due to an alarming increase in the abuse of the opioid pain reliever, which is also used in some ...