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Latest revision as of 16:11, 12 July 2022
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Contents
Origins
Morphine was first isolated between 1803 and 1805 by Friedrich Sertürner, probably the first isolation of an active ingredient from a plant.
Research
The CIA used morphine in its mind control research projects MK Ultra. Subjects were forcibly addicted to it and then forcibly subjected to withdrawl in order to put them in a vulnerable state. By and large the project was a failure.
Uses
About 70% of morphine is used to make opioids such as hydromorphone, oxycodone and heroin.
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