Morphine is a highly potent opiate analgesic, or pain killer. It is commonly used in hospitals and medical treatment facilities as the gold-standard for pain medication but is much less commonly prescribed for at-home use. Even for those with medical issues that require prescribed morphine, there is a strong risk of addiction. Morphine doses should be carefully monitored by a physician, because tolerance (the need for higher doses to achieve the same result) develops quickly, as does physical...
Morphine is an effective pain-relieving narcotic medication with a high potential for physical and psychological dependence. Morphine is a generic substance and is found in brand name products such as the following:
MS Contin
Roxanol
Avinza
Kadian
Oramorph
MSIR
Morphine Abuse and Misuse
Morphine is as addictive as heroin and has a powerful euphoric effect. Morphine dependency can develop within weeks and was the most commonly abused narcotic until heroin was developed. Morphine users often...
Morphine is used for the relief of both short-term and long-term pain. It is a derivative of opium and is generally considered very effective for pain relief. It is part of a group of drugs called narcotic analgesics. Healthcare professionals usually like to limit the amount of time that a patient is using morphine because it is highly addictive.
Medical Use of Morphine
Morphine has been used relieve moderate to severe pain, whether in the case of a heart attack, surgery, serious injuries,...