Morphine Addiction

If you are suffering from a morphine addiction, there are morphine withdrawal treatment centers that can help you recover. If you don’t know where to seek treatment, Recovery Connection can help. Call our toll-free helpline today at 1-800-99-DETOX (1-800-993-3869). We’re available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and your call is completely confidential. Don’t put it off another day, get help now!

What is Morphine Addiction?

Morphine, as with any addictive drug, activates the brain's reward systems. Morphine addiction occurs when an individual craves the euphoric feeling the drug provides. A morphine withdrawal treatment plan, within a treatment center, is the best option for dealing with a devastating morphine addiction.

Forms of Morphine that Can Lead to Morphine Addiction

Morphine is marketed under generic and brand name products including:

MS-Contin
Oramorph SR
MSIR
Roxanol
Kadian
RMS

In addition to being marketed as a pain reliever, morphine can be injected for preoperative sedation, as a supplement to anesthesia, or for analgesia.
Today, morphine is marketed in a variety of forms, including:

Oral solutions
Immediate and sustained-release tablets and capsules
Suppositories
Injectable preparations

Adverse Effects of Morphine Addiction or Use

A reduction in sex drive
Interference with a woman's menstrual cycle
Constipation
Inhibition of the cough reflex
Memory problems
Dizziness
Confusion
Fainting
Seizures
Breathing difficulties

Morphine Withdrawal Symptoms

It is important to note that those in the throes of a morphine addiction should never attempt morphine withdrawal on their own. A treatment center is necessary to monitor all morphine withdrawal symptoms and help the person detox safely. Withdrawal symptoms can include:

Anxiety
Restlessness
Insomnia
Nausea
Watery eyes / runny nose
Sweating
Chills
Vomiting / diarrhea
High blood pressure
Muscle pain
Yawning
Fast breathing
Severe joint or back pain
Weakness
Stomach cramps
Irritability
Rapid heart rate

If you believe you or someone you know needs help with morphine addiction, or for immediate assistance finding drug rehab centers that specialize in morphine addiction and treatment, please call Recovery Connection now at 1-800-99-DETOX (1-800-993-3869). Help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and your call is toll-free and completely confidential. It’s time you received professional help for your morphine addiction. You can recover – call now!