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Codeine

usgb/ˈkəʊdiːn/Volume
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Medication Context

Codeine is often prescribed for moderate pain relief or as a cough suppressant.

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Her doctor prescribed codeine for her chronic cough.
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Potential Abuse

Awareness is necessary as codeine can be habit-forming and lead to addiction if misused.

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He became dependent on codeine after using it without following the prescription properly.
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Common Collocations

Codeine is often paired with terms like 'cough syrup' and 'overdose', signifying its uses and risks.

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The pharmacy ran out of codeine cough syrup during the flu season.
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