I am addicted, I suppose you could say. I'm an American living in Europe and codeine is OTC in cough syrup. I'm taking more than 18 mg 2x's a day. I know, not a LOT, but considering I don't need it... Started with just little sips from the bottle, now I can do max. 4 bottles a day... I cannot offer advice on how to quit, I don't have the courage. S... more