Codeine
The codeine alkaloid is found in opium, most codeine used in the United States is derived from morphine.
Codeine is available in prescription form for the management of moderate pain and it is used as a cough suppressant.
Codeine produces less respiratory depression and sedation's when compared to morphine. Codeine is most commonly taken orally. It is also used in combination with other drugs, a common prescription for codeine is Tylenol with Codeine.
Codeine is available in prescription forms, but is also obtainable on the black market. Codeine is a painkiller, one of the most commonly abused prescription drugs.
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