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Long-Term Effects of Morphine (INFOGRAPHIC)

What Are the Long-Term Side Effects of Morphine?

An infographic from the team at Addiction Blog

Long term effects of morphine on the body (INFOGRAPHIC)Long term effects of morphine on the body (INFOGRAPHIC)

Morphine is an opioid, or narcotic drug derived from opium. It is an effective pain killer, but long-term use causes dependency. As your body’s tolerance for morphine grows, you need increasing amounts of the drug to experience the same results. Over time, it wreaks havoc on nearly every system of the body.



how long-term morphine use affects you

 

General Effects of Morphine on the Body
  • abnormal thoughts
  • alterations in personality
  • analgesia (inability to feel pain)
  • constipation
  • cramping
  • dehydration
  • delirium
  • disconnectedness
  • disturbed sleeping
  • drowsiness
  • headaches
  • nausea
  • possibility of seizures
  • reduced gastrointestinal motility
  • sedation
  • severe depression
  • slowed reaction time
  • trouble walking
  • vomiting
How morphine damages the cardiovascular system
  • chest pain
  • collapsed veins
  • hypotension
  • low blood pressure
  • vasodilation
How morphine damages the heart
  • depressed heart rate
  • endocarditis (inflammation of the inner lining of the heart)
  • fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
How morphine damages the mouth
  • dry mouth
  • swelling of lips and tongue
How morphine damages the kidneys
  • difficulties passing urine
  • painful urination
  • renal damage
How morphine damages the lungs
  • respiratory acidosis
  • respiratory depression
  • shallow breathing
How morphine damages the skin
  • flushing of face and neck due to dilatation of subcutaneous blood vessels
  • itching rashes
How morphine damages the liver
  • hepatic damage
  • hepatitis
  • increases in hepatic enzymes
How morphine damages the ear, nose and throat
  • pounding in the ears
  • trouble swallowing
How morphine damages the eyes
  • change in the ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
  • pupils fixed and constricted
  • red eyes
  • swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes
  • vision problems

Are You Addicted to Morphine?

If you or a friend or family member are addicted to morphine, you are not alone. While it can be difficult to get off morphine, it’s not impossible and you CAN do it.

Help for morphine addiction*

AMERICA
Rehabs.com
24/7 helpline: 1-888-610-4524

CANADA
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
Helplines listed by province

UNITED KINGDOM
“Talk to Frank” (Formerly National Drug Helpline)
24/7 helpline: 0800 77 66 00

AUSTRALIA
Family Drug Support
24/7 helpline: 1300 368 186


*Healing Walls does not endorse or affiliate with these services. They are provided to connect our readers to further help.

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