Morphine

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Morph
Morphine sulphate

Scientific Names: Morphine Sulphate

Generic Names: Opiate

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What does it look like?

In tablets and capsules it will appear in a variety of colours depending on dosage and formulations under the brand names Sevredol, Actimorph, MST Continus, Morphgesic, Zomorph, MXL. For injection, morphine sulphate comes as a clear liquid in ampoules. Diamorphine, Oramorph, MST and morphine sulphate are all morphine in its different drug preparations.

Effects of Morphine

Desired Effects:

As for heroin (except the 'rush' from injecting morphine is not as strong), euphoria, relaxation, decreased anxiety.

Side Effects:

Sweating
Nausea and vomiting
Drowsiness
Respiratory depression
Constipation.

Risks

Long term risks:

Dependence.

Short term risks:

Tolerance, overdose.

How does Morphine work?

Analgesic, Central nervous system depressant.

Legal status of Morphine

Class A under the Misuse of Drugs Act.

How is Morphine taken?

Orally but sometimes the tablets are crushed and injected. Morphine sulphate is injected.

Paraphernalia

If injected: needle and syringe, water, matches or lighter, spoon, tourniquet, swabs.

Medical uses of Morphine

Pain relief for severe pain.

Where Does it Come From?

Morphine is found naturally in the opium poppy. Little illicit morphine finds its way into Britain, but what is found on the illicit market in this country has probably been diverted from the pharmaceutical industry, pharmacies, or GPs prescriptions.

Helping Services

It is rare to find a user dependent on morphine alone unless they have acquired this dependency as part of treatment for some medical condition. In such cases they will probably be treated either by their GP or by drug dependency clinics. Other regular drug injectors using heroin or other opiates may use morphine when they can get hold of it - in which case drug counselling agencies may be able to help them.

Parents & other relatives

Drug agencies also provide lots of advice and support to parents of people using these drugs. Many street agencies can provide relative support groups or counselling for family members, partners etc.