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Experts alarmed by increased abuse of cough syrup in combination with miraa

Cough Syrup

Miraa chewers are putting themselves in danger by abusing a cough syrup which they use as a sweetener, medical experts have warned.

The medics say the misuse of Benylin is sparking a new form of drug abuse and addiction.

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