I was able to get a few of my friends together to discuss the abuse of Promethazine-Codeine in the Hip-Hop community as well as the ways in which this drug is beneficial to our health when used for its intended purpose.
I was able to use a lot of great sources for this presentation, they are listed below:
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Eulian, V. M., & ... Essien, E. (2007). Beliefs and Social Norms About
Codeine and Promethazine Hydrochloride Cough Syrup (CPHCS) Use and Addiction
Among Multi-Ethnic College Students. Journal Of Psychoactive Drugs, 39(3),
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Peters Jr., R. J., Williams, M., Ross, M. W., Atkinson, J.,
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TMZ STAFF (2013, March 15).
Lil Wayne Hospitalized -- In Critical Condition After More Seizures |
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