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Morphine creates dependence when taken over long periods of time, and patients can go into withdrawal if they suddenly stop taking it. According the U.S. National Institute of Health, morphine changes the size and shape of the receptors in the brain, which increases dependence. Symptoms of withdrawal can be mild or severe, and may even cause death in extreme cases<ref name=ehow2>[http://www.ehow.com/about_5558441_longterm-effects-morphine.html]</ref>. Usually, withdrawal causes flu-like symptoms and a craving for more morphine and the euphoria it causes<ref name=ehow3>[http://www.ehow.com/about_5148518_morphines-effects-body.html]</ref>. | Morphine creates dependence when taken over long periods of time, and patients can go into withdrawal if they suddenly stop taking it. According the U.S. National Institute of Health, morphine changes the size and shape of the receptors in the brain, which increases dependence. Symptoms of withdrawal can be mild or severe, and may even cause death in extreme cases<ref name=ehow2>[http://www.ehow.com/about_5558441_longterm-effects-morphine.html]</ref>. Usually, withdrawal causes flu-like symptoms and a craving for more morphine and the euphoria it causes<ref name=ehow3>[http://www.ehow.com/about_5148518_morphines-effects-body.html]</ref>. | ||
