Lean: What Makes This Party Drink so Dangerous?

The Detox Center Coronavirus Policy Update

As we closely monitor the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, we are taking every precaution to ensure our top priority remains the health, safety, and well-being of our clients and staff. This guides each and every decision we make.

We have and will continue to follow the guidelines of our local health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC} the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Broward and Palm Beach County Health Departments. As a result, we stay current on this evolving situation, we want to assure you that we are taking the appropriate and precautionary measures, such as:

• Ensuring proper and rigorous cleaning and sanitation of common surfaces

• Requiring hourly sanitization of all staff and clients

• Provision of additional sanitizing products to our clients and staff

• Ongoing staff training to enhance cleaning and disinfecting procedures to maintain a healthy environment

• All employees are required to remain home in the event:

o They display any signs or symptoms of being ill. Employees who report to work ill will be sent home in accordance with these health guidelines.
oIf the employee has traveled outside of the state of Florida by any means or if an employee has traveled via cruise or airplane to any destination, that employee must report to management and Human Resources and self-isolate at that time.

Regarding current and admitted patient's change of schedule, the following has been implemented:

• Some programs and therapies have been temporarily postponed due to COVID-19

• Grocery shopping will be completed by the facility staff

• Clients are urged to keep a safe distance from other persons

• Hourly mandatory hand washing breaks are in effect

• Clients have been instructed to report to medical staff any symptoms

• Additional Health screenings will be conducted at that time of admission

• Clients will not be admitted to the facility if any of the following symptoms are present:

o Fever above 100 degrees
o Consistent Dry Coughing
o Shortness of Breath
o Severer body aches, that surpass PAWS range and/or
o Sore Throat

If a client does contract coronavirus, they will be isolated and quarantined on location. The client will only be handled by designated staff with the proper PPE. The local Department of Health (or equivalent agency) will be informed so that they may come out and provide further guidance on how to best handle the individual. All suspected cases are reported to the Department of Health (or local agency) who will be handling it accordingly. A deep cleaning will occur at the identified location.

Additional information regarding the virus can be found on the Broward Health Department's website or the Centers for Disease Control website.

We will continue to work together to ensure the safety of our patients and team members and adhere to any new regulatory changes as they come.

Despite what social media stars have raved about, Lean is not all it is perceived to be. Lean is a drink that combines soda, cough syrup containing codeine, and hard candy. Some of the street names for Lean include Purple Drank, Sizzurp, and Dirty Sprite. People tend to drink lean to experience the euphoric effects it provides. It is highly addictive and has an exceptionally harsh impact on the mind and body.

In some cases, the drug can even be fatal. According to addictioncenter.com, “In Australia, Codeine-related deaths doubled between 2000 and 2009.” If you are addicted to Lean, seek help from one of the many addiction treatment centers available. A residential treatment facility may be beneficial to helping you make a full recovery.

Side Effects of Lean Abuse

Drinking Lean can have serious side effects. Some of these may include the following:

Euphoria
Dizziness
Slowed heart rate
Slowed breathing
Respiratory depression
Constipation
Dental decay
Weight gain
Urinary tract infections
Vision changes
Memory loss
Hallucinations
Nausea and vomiting
Seizures
Brain damage

If you have a Lean addiction, reach out. Substance abuse does not have to ruin your life. Recovery can be challenging, but it is not impossible.

Treatment Programs for Lean Addiction

When it comes to addiction treatment for drugs like Lean, cleansing the body of the drug is the first step to living a sober life. This cleansing is best done through medical detox to prevent any complications during withdrawal. After detox, an inpatient rehab treatment center or intensive outpatient program is best for better abuse treatment results. The 24-hour medical staff helps you learn life skills, coping mechanisms, and relapse prevention skills. The primary focus is on you and your recovery. Other treatment options include intensive outpatient programs, cognitive behavioral therapy, 12-step programs, sober living homes, family therapy, and support groups. If you or a loved one is battling an addiction to Lean, contact a behavioral health professional and discuss which treatment option is the best course of action for you. Drug addiction is a hard battle, but sober living is possible.