Parents demand action as 'purple drank' use soars
[DispatchLive - South Africa] - 15/07/2025
Health authorities and parents are sounding the alarm over a sharp rise in teenagers abusing “Lean” — a codeine-based cough syrup mixed with soft drinks — prompting renewed calls for tighter regulation and pharmacy oversight. Also known as “Purple Drank”, Lean is an intoxicating drink that can (…)
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