Morphine Abuse Causes Signs & Effects

Statistics of Morphine Abuse

• Morphine is one of the most effective and frequently prescribed opioid analgesics to help manage extreme chronic pain.
• More than half of accidental deaths in the US were caused by morphine.
• 10% of the US population has abused opiate drug in their lifetime.
• 60% of morphine addicts admitted to getting the drug from friends of family
• The number of morphine addicts admitted to emergency room increased by 106% between the years of 2004 and 2008.

Signs of Morphine Addiction

• Anxiety
• Sleeping difficulties
• Dizziness
• Depression
• Suicidal thoughts
• Drug craving

Morphine Effects

• Diarrhea
• Runny nose
• Body chills
• Sweating
• Vomiting
• Yawning

Getting Help for Morphine Addiction

You can look for help for morphine dependence by counseling with

• Psychologist
• Addiction treatment centers
• Detox clinics
• Drug addiction support groups
• Licensed clinical social workers
• Religious or community leaders