Codeine

in which he boiled morphine with other “various acids”. The drug did not gain much traction until it was re-created 23 years later in Elberfield, Germany by a chemist at the Bayer pharmaceutical firm named Felix Hoffman. The idea was to create a codeine similar to morphine that was not as strong or addictive. Instead, the drug turned out to be twice as strong…

are 2x more likely to abuse prescription drugs than part-time or non-college students.” There are different kind of prescription drugs that lead to substance abuse to include but are not limited to Opioids, which is the most used, hydrocodone, codeine, fentanyl, meperidine, hydromorphone, methadone, diphenoxylate, CNS depressant, bartibuates, diazepam, alprazolam, and estazolam. The risk factors associated with drug abuse is so dangerous…

Thank you for involving me in the care of Silvana Libratore, a 67-year-old lady who is a lifelong non-smoker and has previously worked in an office environment. Silvana keeps no pets. As you are aware, Silvana was initially admitted to The Northern Hospital between the 23rd and 28th of July following a two-week history of cough and breathlessness. A chest x-ray followed by a CTPA study were unremarkable and inflammatory markers were normal. A provisional diagnosis of viral bronchitis…

“In 2014 in the United States alone there were over 47,055 lethal drug overdoses, with 18,893 deaths related to prescription pain killers and 10,574 deaths related to heroin” (“National Opioid…”). Both prescription pain killers and the illegal drug heroin are linked by one key ingredient: opium. Opium is involved in the production of narcotics ranging from prescription medicine to illegal drugs. It has had an impact on many different points in history and on today’s world. From its impact in…

reducing the intensity of pain signals from the central nervous system’s location, inside the amygdala, which controls emotion which will decrease the effects of pain slowly. An example of these types of medication is Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Morphine, Codeine, and other drugs with related functions. They are often prescribed for a variety of painful conditions as well as before and after surgery. However, all of these are used recreationally and have entirely different names for each one. Their…

Krokodil: The face of America's new heroine Carrie Schenk Psychology 341 Liberty University Krokodil: The face of America's new heroine Krokodil, (pronounced croc-o-dill) is becoming one of America's newest killers. It was first introduced in Siberia, Russia in 2002 (Thekkemuriyi, John, & Pillai, 2013) and has since made its way to the US. It originated in Russia as a way for people who were already addicted to heroine to get a cheaper high with the same effects. Because heroine…

In Thief, this year’s franchise reboot by Eidos Montreal and released by Square Enix, drug use features prominently in the storyline of the game. Inspired by Victorian Era London, The City is rife with sickness, civil unrest and a thriving opium trade driven by the mysterious Gloom sickness, also called the Suicide Sickness . The only way to combat the Gloom was by using opium or drinking poppy milk. This did not cure the Gloom but seemed to help some deal with the horrible visions and feelings…

Migraines (Confirmed on medical certificate): In 2015 Demelsa was working as an au-pair in Australia, when she slipped in a bath and hit the back of her head receiving a concussion. She spent five days in hospital and then returned to New Zealand and was living in Dunedin with friends. This is when Demelsa says her migraines started. Demelsa reports a constant "base pain" which is a 7-8/10. She reports that she is now used to this pain. Three to four times a week she has an increase of…

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has a system for the classifying or scheduling of narcotics. The current system is imperfect and needs to be updated. The reason the DEA narcotic scheduling should be updated is because current research indicates that several of these narcotics should be placed in a different classification schedule or removed from the schedules. The issue that needs to be addressed is the characteristics certain narcotics and why those narcotics should be placed into…

everything piles up like this it’s hard to cope. I found myself breaking down and sobbing on an all too regular basis. I’m already taking slow release Tramadol, Paracetamol and Codeine for my pain. I also have Gabapentin for nerve pain and other issues. Please note, it is not generally advisable to take Tramadol and Codeine together. I have special permission from the pain clinic and have been given clear instructions on safe dosage. Please don’t ever take medication that is not prescribed…