A doctor prescribed morphine as a sedative and pain killer to your cousin who had undergone a surgery. Even after recovery, he indiscriminately took the medicines and later craved for the same. What do you conclude about his condition? What measures will you suggest to him to overcome this problem? Briefly explain any two.
The patient (cousin) become addicted or drug dependent because his body shows withdrawal syndrome on discontinuation of regular dose of drugs.
Measures:
i. The dose and the frequency of giving morphine should be reduced gradually over a period time. This will help his body to adjust with the less amount of morphine. This will help him to overcome morphine addiction.
ii. Counselling of the patient is done to deviate energy into healthy pursuits like reading, music, yoga and other extracurricular activities. Professional help must be provided to the person to get rid of the problem completely.
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