Codeine
3-Methylmorphine
Also known as Codate · Codephos · Codamol
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Quick reference
Duration
Experience
Primary effects
- Treats pain and cough, commonly causing relaxation and well-being.
- Induces warmth, sedation, and a sense of heaviness.
Peak character
- Apathy and contentment settle in, accompanied by a comfortable opioid bubble, though weariness can dampen euphoria.
- Sedation, relaxation, and a feeling of warmth and heaviness characterize the peak.
Negatives / side effects
- Common side effects include drowsiness and constipation; less frequent ones are itching, nausea, dry mouth, and urinary retention.
- Addiction and overdose are serious risks. Codeine often combined with paracetamol or ibuprofen, which can cause severe health issues at high doses.
- Can worsen cold/flu symptoms, leading to headaches, fever, and coughing fits; exacerbating illness rather than treating it.
Aftereffects / comedown
- Residual effects can linger into the night, making sleep difficult or uncomfortable.
- Next-day effects can feel like a hangover, highlighting the drug's potential to exacerbate existing illness.
Reference dosage
Reference ranges from third-party harm-reduction databases. Individual response varies enormously — start lower than you think.
| light | 50mg+ |
| common | 100mg+ |
| strong | 150mg+ |
Reagent testing
| Marquis | Purple → black |
| Mecke | Blue → black |
| Froehde | Blue → black |
| Mandelin | Brown → black |
Adulterant detection: Opioid. Fentanyl contamination in illicit codeine products is documented. Marquis going purple/black confirms opioid class.
Fentanyl strip is essential for any illicit-market opioid product. Colorimetric tests confirm opioid class.
Source
Reference fields and narrative for Codeine extracted from The Drug Users Bible by Dominic Milton Trott (MxZero Publishing, 2022).
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