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  • Toxicology
  • Public Health

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  • Purple drank (PD), also known as "lean" or "sizzurp," is a recreational drug concoction.
  • It typically contains codeine and promethazine hydrochloride, often mixed with soft drinks or alcohol.
  • Originating in the 1960s, PD gained popularity in the 1990s as an inexpensive "poor man's drug."

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the increasing prevalence of Purple drank abuse.
  • To investigate factors contributing to the underestimation of PD abuse rates.
  • To highlight the public health implications of accessible recreational drug components.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing studies on recreational drug use.
  • Analysis of trends in the abuse of codeine and promethazine-containing products.
  • Examination of pharmaceutical accessibility of PD ingredients.

Main Results:

  • Evidence suggests a rising number of Purple drank abusers.
  • The easy availability of PD components in pharmacies may lead to underestimation of abuse.
  • Adolescents and young adults are a key demographic for PD abuse.

Conclusions:

  • The increasing abuse of Purple drank poses a significant public health concern.
  • Accessible pharmaceutical ingredients for PD contribute to its widespread use and underreporting.
  • Further research and intervention strategies are needed to address PD abuse, especially among vulnerable populations.