Drug education: Morphine

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  10 Nov 06, 23:47

  
  Morphine
  
  Description
  
  When raw opium is purified, a light brown powder called morphine base is produced. Morphine itself is a white powder. It can come in block, tablet, capsule, powder or solution form.
  
  The Effects
  
  If an abuser tries to stop using morphine, his body reacts strongly and he experiences painful withdrawal symptoms:
  
  Aches and spasms
  
  Stomach cramps and convulsions
  
  Shaking and vomiting
  
  Running nose
  
  Watery eyes
  
  Loss of appetite
  
  Diarrhoea
  
  Penalties
  
  Illegal traffic, import or export of morphine of more than 30 grams - DEATH.
  
  Possession and consumption of morphine - up to S$20,000 fine or 10 years imprisonment or BOTH.