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Lean

Lean in America normally means a cough syrup that contains codeine and antihistamine, mixed with a soft drink. You can’t buy that cough syrup in the UK so what people call “lean” over here changes depending on what’s been used instead, but it probably isn’t the same as lean in America.

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What to do in an emergency

If you or someone else needs urgent help after taking drugs or drinking, call 999 for an ambulance. Tell the crew everything you know. It could save their life.

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