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Morphine Addiction

Effects of morphine
Regular use of Morphine decreases hunger, reduces the sex drive, produces constipation, inhibits the cough reflex; it also interfere with the menstrual cycle of women abusers. This drug has effect on babies born to addicted mothers. It is passed through the placenta and reaches the unborn baby. Breast–fed babies of addicted mothers become addicted to the drug which they ingest through their mother’s milk. Morphine overdose can create dilated pupils, drowsiness, coma, low pulse rate, low blood pressure and fluid in the lungs. It reduces the ability to think or be fully aware of surroundings.

Symptoms of morphine addiction
Regular use of Morphine will result in developing tolerance, physical and psychological dependence towards it. With the sudden stoppage of this drug, the body of abuser experiences withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, tearing, yawning, chills, and sweating lasting up to three days.

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