How is Morphine harmful?
Taking a large single dose of morphine could cause severe respiratory depression that could lead to death. It can also create mild anxiety, fear, papillary constriction, blurred vision, impaired night vision, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, drop in body temperature, sweating, reduced libido, and prickly or tingly sensation on the skin. Taking a large dose of morphine could cause severe respiratory depression that could lead to death. -Can a person become addicted to Morphine? Yes. Frequent use can lead to physical tolerance and physical dependence. The body adapts to the presence of the drug and users go through withdrawal when usage stops. Opium Opium is extracted from the poppy plant and is converted into many substances such as heroin. It is the crudest form of opiate and is derived from a latex substance that is extracted from the poppy seedpod. It is dried and turns a dark brown or black color. – Some street names for opium include big O, Black stuff, block, gum, and hop. – It
