codeine

Example Sentences

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Screw died of a codeine overdose in 2000, a grim reminder of the risks in the subculture he helped forge.

From Los Angeles Times

Cough syrup or codeine linctus could no longer be available over the counter because of concerns it is addictive and can lead to serious health problems.

From BBC

Customs agents in Philadelphia nabbed six bottles containing more than a gallon of the opioid codeine, Customs and Border Protection announced Friday.

From Washington Times

It is a source of the opiates used in painkillers, the most biologically active of which are morphine and codeine.

From Salon

The off-duty officer also noted there appeared to be several bottles of “Lean” in the car, which is the street name for a liquid drink made of codeine and promethazine.

From Washington Post