Am I Addicted to Lean?

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“Lean” is the street term for codeine cough syrup mixed with soda or alcohol to create a strong high. Many adolescents abuse this substance at parties without realizing that codeine is a dissociative narcotic and taking it can cause addiction.

If you have been abusing lean consistently, look for the signs listed below and call 800-934-1582(Sponsored) to find safe, reliable treatment as soon as possible.

Lean Abuse and Addiction: What to Know

Drinking a mix of codeine cough syrup and alcohol is much more dangerous than most people who abuse this substance actually realize. Codeine is a highly addictive narcotic that presents a high risk of fatal overdose. It’s a central nervous system (CNS) depressant, which means it can slow or stop the heart and lungs. When abused in large doses, it can create severe respiratory depression.

Unfortunately, mixing the drug with alcohol only increases this risk. Because it is a cough syrup, many adolescents who abuse codeine in this way don’t realize how dangerous and addictive it is. If you have been drinking lean often at parties or at other times, there is a strong likelihood that you may already be addicted.

Am I Addicted to Lean?

Codeine addiction is serious and can occur no matter how the drug is abused. If you think you might be addicted to it, ask yourself the following questions:

Obsessive thoughts about using lean is a sign of addiction.

• Do you feel like you need to drink lean to feel good or have fun?
• When you are not using this drug, are you thinking about using it?
• Have you noticed yourself becoming apathetic toward the things that used to matter to you?
• Do you drink lean even when you’re alone?
• When you have tried to cut back or stop drinking this substance, have you experienced withdrawal symptoms?
• Has more than one of your loved ones expressed concern over your use of this drug?
• Do you seek out the drug, even to your own detriment?
• Have you ever overdosed or experienced a severe physical or psychological reaction to the drug?
• Have you ever experienced problems at work or school because of your use of this substance?
• Have you experienced legal, financial, or relationship problems because of your use of this substance?
• Despite these issues, do you still feel that you cannot quit on your own?

If you answered yes to more than one of the questions above, you may require help for your abuse of this substance, as it’s likely you’re addicted to codeine. Abusing alcohol along with cough syrup has likely made your experience worse, and your doctor will need to ensure that you receive treatment for the abuse of both substances.

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It is absolutely necessary that you seek addiction treatment if your abuse of the drug has gone beyond your control. Call 800-934-1582(Sponsored) now to find a rehab center that will cater to your needs and allow you to recover safely.

Treatment for Adolescent Codeine Addiction

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “Drinking prescription-strength cough syrup containing codeine and promethazine mixed with soda was referenced frequently in some popular music beginning in the late 90s and has now become increasingly popular among youth in several areas of the country.” Codeine is an addictive substance and can be highly dangerous, even deadly, when abused in high doses. This is why adolescents abusing and addicted to codeine need to receive formal addiction treatment. Treatment for adolescents, however, must be handled differently in some ways from treatment for adult addicts. Behavioral Therapies As stated by the NIDA, …

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