[FROM THE ARCHIVES] Codeine Cocktail Addiction𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟭 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟴.
It’s easy to get, easy to hide and even easier to get hooked on. Codeine-based cough mixtures are the latest source for a high for South African youth. A simple cocktail of cough mixture – which is available over the counter for less than R50 – and a soft drink, makes a dangerous and highly addictive drug.