NFL bust/#1 draft pick Jamarcus Russell caught with Codiene Syrup

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JaMarcus Russell(notes), recently released free-agent quarterback and one of the biggest draft busts of all time, was arrested Monday afternoon and charged with possession of a controlled substance.

The substance? Codeine syrup, according to Daniela Werner of al.com.

[Photos: JaMarcus Russell arrested]

Codeine syrup, also known as purple drank, lean or sizzurp, typically contains codeine and promethazine, ingredients found in prescription cough syrup. ESPN's "Outside the Lines" just did a feature on the beverage. It's said to make those who abuse it feel drowsy, weak and in an "altered level of consciousness."

Perhaps not coincidentally, the Oakland Raiders released Russell because he always played as if he was drowsy, weak and in a state of altered consciousness.

Here's more on the arrest from al.com:

Myles said Russell was arrested at his home early this afternoon during an undercover investigation. He was booked into Mobile Metro Jail at 4:22 p.m. Russell was released minutes later after making $2,500 bail, according to online records.

Russell is scheduled to appear in court on July 20. A bond hearing is set for July 7.

As mentioned previously, Russell is considered one of the biggest draft busts of all time, perhaps even the only legitimate challenger to Ryan Leaf's crown as biggest bust ever. Back in April, I wrote that despite Russell's serious charge, Leaf was still the champ.

Even while he's not employed by an NFL team, he's still making a run at Leaf. Everyone needs a goal, I guess.

As a free agent, Russell was looking to sign a contract with an NFL team sometime soon, and odds are, he would have, sometime before training camp. With this, though? It seems like a big risk for a team to take, even at a minimum salary. I wouldn't go so far as to say that this is a career-ender, but anyone who was even thinking about signing Russell probably just put that idea on the backburner.

The optimistic view to take is that in the long run, maybe an arrest is the best thing for JaMarcus. Maybe it's what he needed to wake himself up and get back on a positive track. I have no idea if his alleged sizzurp use was a one-time thing or a long-time habit, but if this gets him to think seriously about his career, then maybe it can turn into a positive. Time will tell.
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What an idiot 8)

I never heard of this "purple drank" before this story broke. WTF is it?
 
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It's more commonly referred to as "lean" from my experience. SWIM has not had it before, but basically the codiene within makes a narcotic party drink with ensuing party effects.

Russell is a serious idiot. There have been several NFL players busted for the same thing, though.
 
ive heard it called lean mostly. codeine/promethazine cough syrup mixed with 7up or sprite.
 
Sizzurp round here in cali is just codiene syrup (purple) and sprite. Mix up as much as you need to get fucked up. Its real tasty, and a fun thing to do, if you dont do it all the freakin time lol. Most people who abuse dont know they are drinking synthetic heroin.
 
^^^ yea i get a bit perterbed when people say oxycodone is synthetic heroin

but sayin codiene is synthetic is just asinign

for one as the smokin man said, codiene is a natural opiate, not synthetic and secondly codiene is weak ass shit, not heroin by a long shot

i get the argument that Opes are Opes are Opes but its hard to say codiene n heroin are on the same level
 
no tards, its not codeine and vodka, that will kill you quick. codeine/prometh and 7fucking up/sprie how many goddamn times do we have to go over it?
yeah, when did codeine have a smell?
 
I'll be damned if I got a knock on my door and it is the police with a search warrant at which time they recover 1 bottle of codeine/promethazine.

Tussionex (Hydrocodone and Chlorpheniramine) would make for a better "lean" IMO. I think they are planning on taking that off the market soon, if they haven't already. I have come across Tussionex a lot more often than codeine/promethazine in my med cabinet searches. I guess it's a geographic thing as well.
 
Given the rampant use of painkillers in nfl locker rooms I doubt this will end the guys career. He might be lazy or something, but taking one of the weakest opiates known to man is hardly going to prevent anyone from playing football.

GM's aren't stupid, they'll posture as if they give a fuck but the reality is they know how common it is for players to take painkillers and it won't prevent them from picking this guy up at a discount.
 
can people get high on that stuff? ive taken 300mg of codeine and not felt anyting
 
Lean is by far one of the best drugs ever...it feels sooo fukkin bomb...you mix some wit some soda or sometin and start sippin...i like 2 put it on my blunts and smoke it...takes u 2 a whole different level...hardcore shit...my top 3...bud, MDMA, LEAN...best drugs ever
 
^...you mean codeine?

in the south, yes, codeine syrup is called 'lean' and 'purple drank'. i was born and raised in alabama and codeine syrup and hydrocodone syrup are very popular down there.

nothing compared to how popular OC's are though.

this thread is full of noob and fail.
 
Its weird, in the state next to mine codiene syrup doesn't even require a prescription. They just make you sign a book and limit the amount you can purchase every year.
 
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