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'''Morphine''' is the most common Opiate found in Opium within the Poppy flower. It is closely related to [[Heroin]] and is as addictive and dangerous when misused. | '''Morphine''' is the most common Opiate found in Opium within the Poppy flower. It is closely related to [[Heroin]] and is as addictive and dangerous when misused. | ||
| − | Morphine is widely prescribed for the treatment of extreme pain. It usually injected into the vein but can be found in tablet form. It is extremely powerful and useful for many things in medicine. | + | Morphine is widely prescribed for the treatment of extreme pain. It usually injected into the vein but can be found in tablet form. It is extremely powerful and useful for many things in medicine. Morphine is classified as Schedule II controlled substance in the U.S., meaning prescriptions must be hand delivered , not phoned in, and no refills are allowed. |
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Revision as of 01:49, February 4, 2009
Morphine
Morphine is the most common Opiate found in Opium within the Poppy flower. It is closely related to Heroin and is as addictive and dangerous when misused. Morphine is widely prescribed for the treatment of extreme pain. It usually injected into the vein but can be found in tablet form. It is extremely powerful and useful for many things in medicine. Morphine is classified as Schedule II controlled substance in the U.S., meaning prescriptions must be hand delivered , not phoned in, and no refills are allowed.