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What is Sizzurp?

Sizzurp or purple drank as it is more commonly known is a slang term for a recreational drug made popular by the hip hop community in the southern United States. The term originated in Houston, Texas. The main ingredients in sizzurp are prescription strength cough syrup containing codeine and promethazine.

Dangerous OTC drugs (Ephedrine, Tylenol, Robitussin DM)

November 29, 2012 by  
Filed under OTC Drugs

Many people assume that if a drug is sold over-the-counter, it is safe, especially when compared to prescription drugs or “street” drugs. But adverse reactions are not uncommon with OTC drugs. And abusing OTC drugs can lead to dependence and addiction. Young people abuse cough and cold medications to get high, and diet meds to […]