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AddictoQuiz

Purple Drank

This quiz explores “Purple Drank,” a mixture that usually contains codeine or dihydrocodeine together with promethazine or other first-generation antihistamines. You will review its pharmacology, cultural background, patterns of misuse, and associated health risks.

This section provides a selection of diverse resources intended to support your preparation for and completion of the quiz. The materials may include scientific articles, official reports, practice guidelines, and other relevant documents offering complementary perspectives. Engaging with these resources prior to or during the quiz will help you deepen your understanding of the subject matter, strengthen your analytical approach, and enhance the overall quality of your learning process.

‘Me and My Drank’: Exploring the Relationship Between Musical Preferences and Purple Drank Experimentation

Hart M, Agnich LE, Stogner J, Miller BL. Am J Crim Justice. 2014;39(1):172-186.

Lean/Sizzurp Ingredients, Use, and Coping With Mental Health Symptoms

Ware OD. Subst Abuse Res Treat. 2023;17:1-9.

Purple drank: un dangereux cocktail à connaître

Garcin L, Benoist G, et al. Arch Pediatr. 2016;23:1165-1168.

Management of opiate dependence related to dihydrocodeine–sorbitol misuse

Bradlow RCJ, Hicks B, Mu T, Pham D, Sharkey M, Plumley N, Lubman DI, Arunogiri S. Med J Aust. 2023;219(5):200-201.

Purple Drank, Sizurp, and Lean: Hip-Hop Music and Codeine Use

Tettey N-S, Siddiqui K, Llamoca H, Nagamine S, Ahn S. Int J Psychol Stud. 2020;12(1):42-50.

Use of “Lean” Among Electronic Dance Music Party Attendees

Palamar JJ. Am J Addict. 2019;28(5):347-352.

Beyond the ‘purple drank’: Study of promethazine abuse according to EMA adverse drug reaction reports

Chiappini S, Schifano F, Corkery JM, Guirguis A. J Psychopharmacol. 2021;35(6):681-692.

Representations of Codeine Misuse on Instagram: Content Analysis

Cherian R, Westbrook M, Ramo D, Sarkar U. JMIR Public Health Surveill. 2018;4(1):e22.

Adolescent Substance Use and Misuse: Recognition and Management

Kulak JA, Griswold KS. Am Fam Physician. 2019;99(11):689-696.

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