Codeine when taken in moderation and as prescribed is safe, however when abused and used as a drug such as lean it does become dangerous.7
Lean can lead to death, this can happen either from an overdose or long-term use of the drug.7
Yes. some well-known people who died from lean include Fredo Montana, Dj Screw, Big Moe and Pimp C.2
Codeine on its own is addictive, and so is alcohol; combining codeine with alcohol enhances the effects of codeine. Both substances are considered depressants, combining them increases nervous system side effects, such as drowsiness, the combination can lead to life threatening issues such as respiratory distress, coma and in some cases, death. 9