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Opioid

Morphine

also: Morph · M · MS Contin · Miss Emma

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Classic opioid analgesic. Strong pain relief and euphoria. High addiction potential.

Onset

30 min

Peak

1 h

Duration

5 h

Half-life

3 h

Routes

oral · intravenous

Dosing

Common dose: 10 mg

Strong dose: 40 mg

Risks

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    Respiratory depression (can be fatal!) consensus
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    Rapid tolerance development consensus
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    Severe physical dependence consensus
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    Overdose risk consensus

Safer Use

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    Have naloxone available consensus
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    Never use alone consensus
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    Start with low doses consensus
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    DO NOT mix with other depressants consensus
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    Mind tolerance after breaks consensus