codeine

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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

As prescription pills flooded suburban communities, the usage of codeine was skyrocketing in cities, largely unregulated.

From Washington Post

The researchers found that noninfected cuttings contained elevated levels of benzylisoquinoline alkaloids, a group of compounds that includes morphine and codeine.

From Scientific American

Other substances in this classification include codeine and anabolic steroids.

From Los Angeles Times

Cesko pleaded guilty in February to 20 counts, acknowledging that he unlawfully prescribed codeine cough syrup and opiates to minor, female patients, and on several occasions that he unlawfully prescribed opiates to a pregnant minor.

From Washington Times