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'''Morphine''' is a [[drug|narcotic]] extracted from the poppy flower. It is closely related to [[Heroin]] and is as addictive and dangerous when used for non medicinal purposes. | '''Morphine''' is a [[drug|narcotic]] extracted from the poppy flower. It is closely related to [[Heroin]] and is as addictive and dangerous when used for non medicinal purposes. | ||
| − | Morphine is widely | + | 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. |
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Morphine
Morphine is a narcotic extracted from the poppy flower. It is closely related to Heroin and is as addictive and dangerous when used for non medicinal purposes. 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.