Sacramento rapper, Mozzy, have taken to social media to not only announce that they are quitting the habit, but encouraging others to join the movement.
But, death nor criticism is enough to make some people turn over their cups. To be honest, the habit is too hard to quit. Knowing the pitfalls hasn't stopped the drug from becoming the most noticeable addiction out right now.
While we openly discuss the problems with pill abuse, somehow the fact that everyone from teens to adults walk around with styrofoam cups full of a drug so addictive that it sits as a Schedule II drug is neglected. Asking people "what's in your cup?" doesn't become an issue until someone dies from apparent use. The conversation became social media chatter again with the recent passing of Chicago rapper, Fredo Santana. Fredo made his name when the Chicago drill scene went global thanks to Chief Keef. Santana actually kicked the habit months ago after going through treatment for kidney failure. Fredo was found passed out in his Los Angeles home by his girlfriend. The cause was kidney failure. Many speculate that it was from repeated use of codeine.
His death sparked another round of artists announcing that their done with the habit, but there's still a casualness about the use of codeine syrup that will leave many wondering, "what's the big deal?" To be honest, most people wouldn't know if a person in their life was drinking codeine syrup or high off it. If you're not someone who has used it or ever witnessed anyone on it, then spotting it out might be hard.