Morphine Effects

Morphine addiction, also a narcotic, directly affects the central nervous system. Besides relieving pain, morphine’s effects impair mental and physical performance, relieve fear and anxiety, and produces euphoria. Morphine’s effects also include: A decreases hunger Inhibiting the cough reflex Producing constipation Reducing the sex drive In women it may interfere with the menstrual cycle Morphine’s euphoric effects can be highly addictive. Tolerance (the need for higher and...