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

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

-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

-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

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

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

-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.

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

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

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

-Consequences- Support Groups Online Help Hotlines Rehab Jail Time http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0CUxSOFMPE