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Codeine

Matt Sullivan

Fig 1. Codeine & Sprite

Dembinski, Steve. “Codeine.” Emaze,

The History of Codeine

According to author Lance Scott Walker, Codeine developed in Houston around the 1960s when blues musicians would take Robitussin and cut it with beer. In the 1980s and 1990s the formula changed from Robitussin to using codeine promethazine cough syrup, and mixing the drink with lemon-lime soda and Jolly Ranchers.

Fig 2. Opium poppy field.

• Photograph. Britannica ImageQuest, Encyclopædia

Britannica, 25 May 2016. quest.eb.com/search/132_1202883/1/132_1202883/cite. Accessed 23 Oct 2017.

On the Body

Long Term Effects:

• Insomnia
• Liver damage
• Nightmares
• Pain when not on drug
• Seizures

Short Term Effects:

• Nausea & vomiting
• Excessive drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Allergic skin reaction
• Constipation

On the Brain

The brain develops a tolerance when the drug is used, the user feels the need to use higher doses of codeine to get the same high as the first time. When codeine is used it enters the brain and causes the release of neurotransmitters that stimulate the reward center of the brain, which causes the user to feel a sense of wellbeing and pleasure. Fig 3. Codeine analgesic drug molecule.

• Photograph. Britannica ImageQuest, Encyclopædia

Britannica, 25 May 2016. quest.eb.com/search/132_1190591/1/132_1190591/

• cite. Accessed 23 Oct 2017.

Codeine on Culture

Codeine is a very popular drug in the Hip/Hop Rap music industry. In the song “Codeine Crazy” by Future he refers to Codeine as Muddy, Bubbly, and Lean. While you may hear

• ther terms like Dirty Soda and Purple Drank in

today's Hip/Hop Rap music. Yet the death of rapper A$ap Yams, caused by the harmful effects of codeine, put a scare on the rapping industry. Fig 4. Futures “Codeine Crazy” album cover.

“Future - Codeine Crazy Vol 1 Hosted by Dj Flawda.”

Punishment for Codeine Possession (HS 11350)

Codeine is regularly prescribed for pain, therefore it can be easy to obtain. In California, if you are caught with the possession of codeine without a prescription, you can be charged with a

• misdemeanor. And if convicted, you could

spend up to a year in jail with expence

• fines. You can also be convicted of

committing a crime by abusing the use of codeine without even realizing it. Fig 5. Codeine can lead to jail time.

“I've over 20 Boys, Girls Who Sell Hemp, Codeine – Suspect Confesses.” AdeLove.com|Best Nigerian Blog, 30 May 2017,

Codeines Medical Policy

Codeine is an opioid pain reliever used to treat mild to moderately severe pain. It is also used in combination with other medications to reduce

• coughing. Codeine is available as a

single-ingredient product, or in combination with acetaminophen or aspirin, and in some cough and cold medications. If prescribed with this medication, it is highly recommended to only use the dosage amount said on the prescription. If you do more than the prescription says, it can lead to serious side effects.

Fig 6. Some doctors recommend to stay away from Codeine.

Kirkey, Sharon. “Medical Journal Raises Concerns about Codeine Use.”

Reputation of Codeine Users

People that use codeine in high doses are often described as slow, lazy, and crazy. Codeine slows down functions of the brain and does not allow you to functions properly in the real world. Addictive users should go to a rehab facility to get cured from their codeine addiction.

Fig 7. The man obviously looks drowsy. “Old

People Try Lean for the First Time | Complex.” YouTube, YouTube, 31 Mar. 2015,

Why You Should Not Do Codeine

There is nothing good that comes out of doing codeine. Although it can help with pain for medicinal use, doctors recommend that you should stay away from using codeine. There are too many negatives and not enough positives for the drug.

Fig 8. Say no to codeine

Brown, Troy. “Stop Giving Codeine to Children.” Medscape Log In,

Citations

Lautieri, Amanda. “Codeine Effects.” Drugabuse.com January 29, 2016. Wallin, Paul. “Consequences of Possessing Codeine (HS 11350) | WK Law.” Wallin & Klarich, 18 Jan. 2017 Clemmitt, M. (2009, October 9). Medication abuse. CQ Researcher, 19, 837-860.