morphine

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Hospital records show he was given morphine for pain and that doctors ordered a dozen CT scans and X-rays, including of his neck, spine and head.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026

A hardline ascetic, Valentin won’t even alert the medics when he’s sick, in case they give him morphine.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

Sir Ed told reporters he administered morphine to his mother to help her deal with the pain of her condition towards the end of her life.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2024

He said nurses were "amazing" and administered adrenaline, morphine and co-codamol for the pain.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2024

At three in the morning on Billy’s morphine night in prison, a new patient was carried into the hospital by two lusty Englishmen.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut