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Morphine Addiction - The historical beginnings and problem of today

Morphine is a widely known drug today. Most everyone has experienced the use of this drug or at least heard about it. But where did this drug come from and how has it became such a problem of today.<br>

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Morphine Addiction - The historical beginnings and problem of today

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  1. Morphine Addiction - The historical beginnings and problem of today Morphine is a widely known drug today. Most everyone has experienced the use of this drug or at least heard about it. But where did this drug come from and how has it became such a problem of today. Morphine was discovered in 1804 by a German scientist. This scientist separated this drug from opium. It is true that morphine is derived from the poppy plant. This drug became widely popular during the civil war. Morphine was used for wounded soldiers and the aftermath of that was a huge addiction problem with over 40,000 soldiers. Morphine works on the central nervous system and can be taken several different ways. It can be taken by pill, syrup, liquid, or suppository. It is a scheduled two controlled narcotic but can be prescribed by a physician. Morphine is used as a painkiller. Commonly used after surgery or to help chronic pain issues. Unfortunately, it now has become the most addictive drug with a high rate of relapse after rehabilitation. Morphine has become such a problem of today because worldwide there is about 40 million people who are addicted to morphine. In the United States it has accounted for over 20,000 deaths. Once morphine is taken, a person’s breathing is slowed. This becomes serious in an overdose because it can stop the lung function. Morphine effects a person psychologically and physically. As stated before it binds to receptors in the central nervous system to relieve pain. When a person is addicted they will exhibit symptoms such as sweating, clammy skin, watery eyes, runny nose, yawning, and dysphoria once the next fix is needed. These are early symptoms and can begin within a few hours of the last dose took.

  2. Morphine addiction is not something that happens to “junkies.” Some ordinary people who have been hospitalized can be discharged with an addiction. The problem with this drug is that an addiction happens so fast. It is too easy. This is a scary thing and goes to show what a problem of today it has become. Morphine addiction can be treated. With rehabilitation one can overcome but the ease of a relapse is great. A lot of changes have to be made in one’s life in order for a relapse to not happen. In most cases one’s environment has to be overhauled. Most people recovering will talk about taking morphine and how it made them feel. This can lead to a strong drug craving which could again, lead to a relapse. A recovering addict will need the support of family and friends to help them through times of cravings and functioning in everyday life without this powerful drug. Source: http://www.withtone.com/morphine-addiction-the-historical-beginnings-and-problem- of-today/

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