morphine

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morphine /ˈmɔr fin/ ?

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(n) an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain

If the alcohol wasn't getting him, the morphine was.
By regulation of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, a physician may not supply morphine to a known addict.
Theodore Roosevelt had carried the lethal dose of morphine with him for years.

"It is used for people who have been on heroin or morphine," Wecht said. "I have made those inquiries. I can only say to you no one has suggested anything having to do with drug addiction in this boy."
on Sep 27, 2006 By: Cyril Wecht Source: Washington Post
It said Pou answered: "morphine and ativan."
on Jul 18, 2006 By: Dr Anna Pou Source: WXii 12.com
Burns, who appeared in CBB 2006, said: "I'm in a very serious condition on 24 hours intravenous morphine for the pain. Intravenous fluid as I'm so dehydrated and the kidneys can't retain the liquid. I'm critically ill and under 24 hours observation...
on Mar 17, 2009 By: Pete Burns Source: Ananova