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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Purple Drank

Purple Drank stories: 2 news summaries

(Newser) - Readers too hyped up on Red Bull and Rockstar can crack open a new drink to calm down: It's called Drank, Time reports. Makers of the purple-canned "relaxation beverage" say sales are soaring and 7-Eleven has agreed to stock it nationwide. "Something like this gives you a better... More »

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drinks • specialty drinks • Purple Drank • Red Bull

Millions Get High on Cold Drugs

12-year-olds abuse over-the-counter medicines

Jan 10, 08 4:05 AM CST
(Newser) - More than 3 million Americans, some as young as 12, have used over-the-counter cough and cold medicines to induce hallucinations, out-of-body experiences and other effects, a US government survey has found. The study uncovered high levels of abuse of 140 drugs containing the cough suppressant DXM, reports MSNBC. More »

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cough syrup • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration • Purple Drank • Lean • NyQuil • Coricidin • Robitussin • DXM

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