Dirty Sprite: The DIY high that keeps SA pupils numb

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.