1. By Jessica Bautista, 3rd Period Forensic Science
CODEINE
By Jessica Bautista, 3rd Period Forensic Science

2. methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-ol
-Naming-
C18H21NO3
CHEM FORMULA:
“Cody”
“Schoolboy”
“T-Threes”
STREET NAMES:
IUPAC NAME:
7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-3-
methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-ol

3. -Classification- SCHEDULE II NARCOTIC High potential for abuse
High potential for physical and psychological dependence
Accepted medical value
Drug that induces sleep and depresses vital body functions

4. -History- Natural substance derived from opium poppy plant
Used by Babylonians in 4000 B.C
Separated ingredients of opium in the 19th century
Discovered by Pierre-Jean Robiquet in 1832
Chemical makeup was described by Thomas Anderson
Ended codeine as an OTC product in 2000

5. -Production- Alkaloid of opium Extracted through various techniques
Sometimes synthesized from morphine
Body metabolizes codeine back into morphine

6. Those with health problems
-Users-
MAINLY:
Athletes
Those with health problems

7. -Users- 4.7 million Americans reported non-medical use codeine.
Those who use codeine usually administer the drug orally or rectally.
Codeine cannot be safely injected or snorted into the body.
Prescription from a doctor.
Buy products that have codeine and extract the codeine.

8. -Effects- EUPHORIA DROWSINESS CONFUSION NAUSEA SLOW HEART RATE SHALLOW
BREATHING
NAUSEA

9. Respiratory depression
-Risks-
Lack of coordination
Dulled responses
Dependence
Respiratory depression
Liver damage
Kidney failure
LD50 = 800 mg.

10. -Detection-
BLOOD
1 DAY
URINE
1-2 DAYS
HAIR
90 DAYS

11. -Consequences- Support Groups Online Help Hotlines Rehab Jail Time