Morphine
LAST UPDATED: Monday March 17, 2025
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 misuse.
Street Names
Dreamer, Emsel, First Line, God’s Drug, Hows, MS, Mister Blue, Morf, Morpho, Unkie
How is it used?
• Injected
• Oral solutions
• Tablets, capsules
Paraphernalia
How does it affect the body?
- Euphoria and relief of pain, decrease in hunger, and inhibition of the cough reflex
- Addictive
- Overdose signs: cold and clammy skin, sleepiness, lowered blood pressure and slowed breathing, slow pulse rate, coma, and possible death