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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Morphine addiction affects more than one person, one family, or even one community. It is a national concern because — in the U.S. alone — the price tag for addition to morphine is upward of $500 billion in healthcare costs, crime and criminal justice costs, accidents and lost employment. Prescription Abuse Statistics As with many…
Read MoreEven though it’s not legally approved for recreational use in the United States, morphine is one of the most commonly abused drugs. Consistently used by hundreds of thousands of people on a regular basis for pain relief and its more euphoric qualities, it’s often done on the sly because the risks of illegal possession or…
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In 21st Century America, the pressure to be thin is pervasive — the media, advertising, entertainment and even the medical establishment all contribute to the message that body size and human value are intrinsically connected. It’s no wonder the weight loss industry is booming, valued at an estimated $66 billion.1 Many people find it difficult…
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Read MoreBipolar disorder is one of the most common mood disorders in the world, affecting millions of people each year. This common disorder is also very complex and can produce a wide range of side effects that can contribute to the development of additional disorders and addictions. Can Bipolar Disorder Cause Sex Addiction? Episodes of…
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