I’ve had a few open abdominal surgeries and maybe head splitting vitals skewing migraines in which morphine was administered. I likenedtue feeling to being separated from my body. Light and floating over my bed. Not a fan but it did serve a purpose. I was only given it for no more than 24 hrs each time. By far the “best” experience was dilauded. Exactly as a previous poster described. Warm deliciousness coursing from out from my chest to my fingers and toes. Incredible. I have been given painkillers over the years that do nothing for me..other than dull pain... but dilauded was really nice. Only had it that one time but something about it made it very different to Percocet, Vicodin or even morphine. I don’t have an addictive personality, but that one shot gave me a window into why people go be one addicted!

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Anonymous wrote:DH and I are having a discussion, and the issue is whether either of us would as a one-time thing take a small dose of morphine. Neither of us has done any drugs other than try marijuana. One of thinks it would be an interesting experience to try one time, to see what drugs are like. The other of us thinks it’s a terrible idea, a bad door to potentially open, and possibly dangerous. What do you say?

My wife had some, for surgery. Opioids do a number on your digestive system. FYI. She came out of the experience wondering why anyone who had a choice would do this.

And it's a slippery slope if you are trying for fun. What if you are the type to get addicted? I think it's an asinine juvenile idea.

I have a sister who is in recovery from Opioid addiction. For those that don’t understand why people like it, consider yourself lucky.

OP, do either you or your husband have addicts in your families? If so, stay away....

My mom took very little of it, reluctantly, when she was dying of stomach cancer. I begged her to take it because of the pain, but she didn’t want to get addicted or lose her mind! She was already in hospice care with only eeeks to live. My mom until the end. She refused to say the word, thinking it dirty. She called it, M.

Anonymous wrote:I was given morphine in the hospital. It was pure bliss. I fully understand how one can become addicted. You should not try it recreationally.

I had to check to make sure this wasn't an old thread and I had written this comment. Morphine totally agrees with me-I had no pain and felt just a little brighter and better than usual. I wouldn't take it recreationally-it will either make you feel like crap or it will make you feel amazing, and neither outcome is that good.

Anonymous wrote:I feel crappy on opioids so no I wouldn't try it.

I'd take a medically-controlled Propofol nap though any day.

I had Propofol for a procedure. That nap sure was amazing, I must say. I could see how it would be addictive if you have access to it (like MJ).

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Anonymous wrote:Good god, no.

Why would anyone willingly seek out drugs?

Because drugs can be wonderful and fun and humans have been enjoying them for millennia.

We’re not talking marijuana here.

Who said we were? Do you think people get addicted to heroin because it was such an awful experience the first time they tried it?

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Anonymous wrote:Good god, no.

Why would anyone willingly seek out drugs?

Because drugs can be wonderful and fun and humans have been enjoying them for millennia.

We’re not talking marijuana here.

Mushrooms

Anonymous wrote:DH and I are having a discussion, and the issue is whether either of us would as a one-time thing take a small dose of morphine. Neither of us has done any drugs other than try marijuana. One of thinks it would be an interesting experience to try one time, to see what drugs are like. The other of us thinks it’s a terrible idea, a bad door to potentially open, and possibly dangerous. What do you say?

Back in my druggie party days I was generally up for anything, but even I drew the line at opiates.

Ironic, given how much meth I snorted until I finally scared myself enough to quit.

I find this trend very interesting. There are those folks who say they felt euphoric on it and those who felt either ill or nothing. I think opiates effect everyone differently. I had morphine in the hospital a few times and will I guess it relieved my pain I never felt euphoric. I did get super itchy though and that was not fun.

I have also taken oxy a few times for pain. Again I never felt high or euphoric from it. helped with pain but that was it. Only took it for a few days and the bottle sat on my counter for months, no desire to every take it again.

Anonymous wrote:Good god, no.

Why would anyone willingly seek out drugs?

Because drugs can be wonderful and fun and humans have been enjoying them for millennia.

Mushrooms or acid - non-addictive and out of this world dream-like

Anonymous wrote:If I was going to experiment with a drug, it wouldn't be morphine. I also doubt using morphine once is going to open any bad doors. I've had to use Percocet on and off over the past year and I have zero desire to use it recreationally or try anything harder

I was thinking the same thing--morphine will probably just knock you out.

I was on and off morphine for almost a year. Cancer surgeries and treatments. I hate it. It makes me jumpy and itchy and irritable and angry. And also foggy and confused. Opiods also cause severe constipation. It did help with pain. There is no chance of me ever getting hooked on opioids because I hate the way they make me feel.