A rapper has revealed how easy it is to purchase a highly addictive, over-the-counter drug without a script at Australian pharmacies. Cough syrup Rikodeine is a derivative of codeine, and there are now concerns teens are purchasing it to mix with soft drink or alcohol to make what’s known as “purple drank” or “lean”. Rikodeine and alcohol both slow down your breathing rate, worrying medical practitioners that, when combined, it could cause brain damage or even death. | 10 News