Codeine Street Names

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Codeine is a prescription opioid that’s used to treat mild to moderate pain. It’s also prescribed to reduce coughing. As an opiate analgesic, codeine can cause euphoria if abused and is often sold and purchased illicitly for recreational purposes.

Though codeine is a Schedule II drug, it is sometimes sold in combination with other medications as over-the-counter cough medicines, which are Schedule IV. Different incarnations of codeine and codeine-based drugs have their own street names.

What Are the Street Names for Codeine?

Some of the most common street names for codeine when used alone are Cody or Captain Cody. This is just a play on the name codeine, but it disguises the fact that individuals are discussing drugs of abuse. Schoolboy is another popular street term for codeine.

What Are the Street Names for Codeine Mixed With Other Drugs?

Learning codeine street names can help make you aware of someone’s drug abuse.

Codeine is often prescribed with or mixed with other drugs as an ingredient in a specific medication. These other versions have their own street names, which are often used to differentiate which type of drug is being bought or sold. Some of the other street names for codeine in combination with other drugs are as follows:

Codeine With Guaifenesin

• Robo
• Tussing
• Tussin
• Vitamin D

Codeine with Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

• T-3s
• T-4s

Codeine With Promethazine

• Purple Drank
• Syrup
• Sizzurp
• Lean

Treatment for Adolescent Codeine Addiction

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “Drinking prescription-strength cough syrup containing codeine and promethazine mixed with soda was referenced frequently in some popular music beginning in the late 90s and has now become increasingly popular among youth in several areas of the country.” Codeine is an addictive substance and can be highly dangerous, even deadly, when abused in high doses. This is why adolescents abusing and addicted to codeine need to receive formal addiction treatment. Treatment for adolescents, however, must be handled differently in some ways from treatment for adult addicts. Behavioral Therapies As stated by the NIDA, …

In pop culture, especially during the late 90s, artists would reference drinking prescription-strength cough syrup that contained both codeine and promethazine mixed with soda. This is where many of the above street terms for codeine and promethazine come from.

Some people also combine codeine with other drugs to feel the effects of the two drugs in a stronger way. For example, codeine is often taken with glutethimides which are sedatives meant to treat insomnia. The two drugs together can cause an extreme high. This combination has its own street names, including:

Codeine and Glutethimide

• Doors and Fours
• Pancakes and Syrup
• Loads

Why Should I Know Codeine Street Names?

It could benefit you to know the street names associated with codeine abuse. Many people do not realize when a conversation is occurring near them about drug abuse because of the use of these street terms. It is important to understand what is going on around you and what might be occurring, which may keep you safe.

Also, there is a possibility that someone you love might be abusing codeine. If you hear someone you know discussing Cody or Purple Drank, there may be a possibility that they are abusing this drug. Of course, the use of these street names does not guarantee that someone is abusing codeine, but coupled with the other signs, it could allow you to recognize codeine abuse in someone you know. If you’re seeking support for yourself or a loved one, check out our list of local Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings near you!

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