
Codeine
Medication Context
Codeine is often prescribed for moderate pain relief or as a cough suppressant.
Her doctor prescribed codeine for her chronic cough.
Potential Abuse
Awareness is necessary as codeine can be habit-forming and lead to addiction if misused.
He became dependent on codeine after using it without following the prescription properly.
Common Collocations
Codeine is often paired with terms like 'cough syrup' and 'overdose', signifying its uses and risks.
The pharmacy ran out of codeine cough syrup during the flu season.
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