Morphine
COMMON & BRAND NAMES
MS Contin; Oramorph; Roxanol; Avinza; Kapanol
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Opioid Narcotic Analgesic
CHEMICAL NAME
(5a,6a)-7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-17-methylmorphinan-3,6-diol
DESCRIPTION
Morphine is an opiate used in the treatment of severe pain. It occurs naturally in the opium poppy and has a long history of human use.
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Opiate Addiction Destroys Ambition, by P Bro
Perfection Has Rejected Me, by Masterjt666
Hotel Bathroom Extravaganza, by Atonable Junky
Opiate Reviews and Overviews, by Morphitron
Weightless Limbs and Zero Pain, by James
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MEDIA COVERAGE #
'War on drugs means millions are needlessly dying in pain' - CNN, Nov 2015
Study: Fast Morphine Treatment May Prevent PTSD - NYTimes, Jan 2010
Morphine found to help stave off PTSD in wounded troops - Washington Post, Jan 2010
Morphine Apparently in Your Head - Wired, Sep 2004
HEALTH INFORMATION #
Avinza Time Release Label with new Alcohol Warnings - Nov 2005, FDA
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