Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Dirty Sprite: The DIY high that keeps SA pupils numb

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A study of 31 countries found that South Africa made up a third of all over-the-counter codeine sales between 2013 and 2019. Codeine is found in mild painkillers and cough syrups, and is sometimes mixed with Sprite or alcohol to make a drink called “lean”. Samkele Mkumbuzi, Public Health Pharmacist speaks to us about its effects.
29 Aug 2022 2PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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