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Morphine

What is it?

Non-synthetic narcotic (opioid) made from opium, prescribed as Kadian®,MS-Contin®, Oramorph SR®, MSIR®, RMS®, Roxanol®. Very effective for pain relief, high potential for abuse.

Street Names

Dreamer, Emsel, First Line, God’s Drug, Hows, MS, Mister Blue, Morpho, Unkie

How is it used?

•   Injected
•   Oral solutions
•   Tablets, capsules, suppositories

Paraphernalia

Needle

How does it affect the body?

Euphoria and relief of pain
Addictive
Overdose signs: cold and clammy skin, sleepiness, lowered blood pressure and slow pulse rate, coma and possible death