On This Page: Hazards of the Job Is Change Possible? Law enforcement officers are often perceived to be the people standing against drug and alcohol abuse and addiction. The first on the scene to handle those who are drunk in public, driving under the influence, or illegally buying, selling or in possession of illicit substances, many…
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Cocaine is a stimulant drug derived from the coca plant found in South America. Those who use the drug are often overly engaged, highly energetic, and chatty – or morose, hostile, and aggressive. The physical effects are powerful in the body, and abuse of the drug can lead to serious mental and physical disorders.…
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Morphine is an analgesic (pain relieving) medication. It is considered to be the “gold standard” of pain-relievers and is often prescribed for those recovering from surgery or suffering from other painful conditions. Morphine is marketed under various brand names, such as the following: MS-Contin Avinza Kadian Roxanol Developing Dependence on Morphine Morphine is in a…
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Morphine is a potent painkiller that treats moderate to severe pain. The drug comes in short-acting tablets and liquids, as well as sustained-release tablets and capsules. It works by binding to receptors in the brain and central nervous system to reduce the perception of pain and responses to it. Because morphine slows down the…
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Prescription Medicine in Hollywood Morphine is one of the easier drugs to obtain, so many people will turn to it when they need to escape from reality. Often, a morphine addiction happens accidentally when someone really needs the medication for an ailment they are suffering from. Many celebrities have become addicted to some form…
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Pregnant women should not use morphine unless it is prescribed to them by a doctor. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)—the government agency that protects public health by ensuring that food, drugs, and other products are safe for consumption—considers morphine a pregnancy category C substance. This category simply means that, although the effects of morphine…
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Using anti-depressants along with morphine often causes many problems. One of the most common effects of combining the two substances is respiratory depression, which makes it difficult to breathe. Anti-depressants and morphine are both central nervous system (CNS) depressants, which typically causes them to have synergistic effects. These two substances have an enhanced effect on…
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On This Page: Signs of Addiction Long-Term Consequences About Talbott Campus Computers and the Internet have become essential tools in the modern business world. People rely on the Internet for just about everything including the following: Work Communication Medical advice Music Shopping Homework People may jokingly claim to have an addiction to the Internet,…
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Medical professionals often prescribe morphine when treating intense pain, because it is an extremely potent opiate painkiller. Additionally, doctors also prescribe it to relieve fear and anxiety, because it also produces a strong sense of euphoria. Some people abuse morphine simply for the euphoria, but this kind of drug use can quickly turn into an addiction with complicated…
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Morphine is a highly potent opiate (narcotic) analgesic that is used to treat moderate to moderately severe chronic pain. Morphine is said to be the most powerful pain reliever medicine has to offer and sets the standard by which all other opiate potency is tested. The potential for morphine addiction is very high, both physically…
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