Morphine is a narcotic analgesic that is highly addictive. Morphine can be taken either orally in tablet form and it can also be injected subcutaneously, intramuscularly, or intravenously; the last of which is the preferred method used by people with Morphine Addiction. Tolerance and physical and psychological dependence can develop very quickly. Addictive drugs activate the brain’s reward systems. The promise of reward is very intense, causing the individual to crave more of the drug. The ability of addictive drugs to strongly activate the brain’s reward mechanisms and their ability to chemically alter the normal functioning of these systems can produce and addiction. Morphine Addiction can reduce a person’s level of consciousness, harming the ability to think or be fully aware of one’s present surroundings.

Morphine Addiction can cause a user to show withdrawal symptoms once the drug begins to wear off. Withdrawal symptoms from Morphine Addiction can cause such signs and symptoms as Nausea, Vomiting, Tearing, Yawning, Chills, and Sweating that can last up to three days. In cases where the user may be pregnant, Morphine crosses the placental barrier, and babies born to Morphine-using mothers, will go through withdrawals.

As with any addiction, people suffering from Morphine Addiction always run the risk of overdose. As tolerance for the drug builds, so does the dose needed to reach the same level of high as the times before. When overdose occurs, a user may show such signs and symptoms as Cold, clammy skin, Flaccid muscles, Fluid in the lungs, Lowered blood pressure, “Pinpoint” or dilated pupils, Sleepiness, Stupor, Coma, Slowed breathing, and Slowed pulse rate. Overdose of a drug is a serious, and life threatening situation. In situations involving overdose, please seek emergency medical help immediately.

Morphine Addiction may require recovery and rehabilitation in a treatment program ranging from certified addiction counseling to treatment in a residential drug and alcohol rehab center. This is a serious and life threatening illness that needs to be treated as such. If you or someone you know is suffering from Morphine Addiction, please seek help. We are here to help you and your loved ones during the recovery process. Let us help you get your lives back on track.