Asked by
Paige Colowich
on Dec 10, 2024Verified
So many soldiers received morphine injections during the Civil War that addiction to morphine was known as:
A) early codeine.
B) wartime plague.
C) soldier's disease.
D) skin popping.
Soldier's Disease
A term historically used to describe morphine addiction, especially among soldiers during and after the American Civil War.
Morphine Injections
The administration of morphine, a powerful opioid pain medication, through syringe often used for pain management.
Civil War
A war between organized groups within the same state or country, often characterized by intense violence and lasting social and economic impacts.
- Define the mechanisms through which medicinal agents alter human physiological responses.
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Learning Objectives
- Define the mechanisms through which medicinal agents alter human physiological responses.