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==Subjective effects==

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*'''[[Effect::Cognitive euphoria]]''' - This particular substance can be considered as less intense in its cognitive euphoria when compared with that of [[morphine]] or [[diacetylmorphine]] (heroin) due to the upper limit of how much can be converted into its active form through metabolism. It is still, however, capable of extreme ~~feelings~~ of ~~intense physical comfort~~, ~~warmth~~ and ~~bliss~~.

*'''[[Effect::Cognitive euphoria]]''' - This particular substance can be considered as less intense in its cognitive euphoria when compared with that of [[morphine]] or [[diacetylmorphine]] (heroin) due to the upper limit of how much can be converted into its active form through metabolism. It is still, however, capable of extreme intensity and overwhelming bliss at heavier dosages with a low tolerance. The sensation itself can be described as a powerful and overwhelming feeling of emotional bliss, contentment, and happiness.

*'''[[Effect::Anxiety suppression]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Compulsive redosing]]''' - It is worth noting that redosing codeine will not amplify the intensity of its effects.

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Codeine is available within pharmacies across the world in a variety of forms that combine it with other products that are dangerous or even fatal to consume at higher dosages. This is done to act as a deterrent to prevent their recreational use but can easily be circumvented with the use of a [[Extraction of opioids from painkiller products|cold water extraction]].

File:03-44-391291803279-co-codamol.jpg|Co-codamol ~~pills~~ contain 500mg of paracetamol per 8mg of codeine ~~in each pill~~. It is available behind the counter ~~within~~ any British pharmacy.

File:03-44-391291803279-co-codamol.jpg|Co-codamol contain 500mg of paracetamol per 8mg of codeine. It is available behind the counter in any British pharmacy.

File:Nurofen plus.jpg|Nurofen plus ~~pills~~ contain 12.8mg alongside ibuprofen. It is available behind the counter ~~within~~ any British pharmacy.

File:Nurofen plus.jpg|Nurofen plus contain 12.8mg of codeine alongside ibuprofen. It is available behind the counter in any British pharmacy. Due to the higher codeine content than co-codamol, they are better for [[Extraction of opioids from painkiller products|cold water extraction]].

File:50383-805-~~16_full~~.jpg|Many prescription-strength cough syrups contain codeine and promethazine - an antihistamine. When used recreationally they are commonly known as lean or ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_drank purple drank]''.

File:50383-805-16 full.jpg|Many prescription-strength cough syrups contain codeine and promethazine - an antihistamine. When used recreationally they are commonly known as lean or ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_drank purple drank]''.

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 |{{effects/cognitive|
-*'''[[Effect::Cognitive euphoria]]''' - This particular substance can be considered as less intense in its cognitive euphoria when compared with that of [[morphine]] or [[diacetylmorphine]] (heroin) due to the upper limit of how much can be converted into its active form through metabolism. It is still, however, capable of extreme feelings of intense physical comfort, warmth and bliss.
+*'''[[Effect::Cognitive euphoria]]''' - This particular substance can be considered as less intense in its cognitive euphoria when compared with that of [[morphine]] or [[diacetylmorphine]] (heroin) due to the upper limit of how much can be converted into its active form through metabolism. It is still, however, capable of extreme intensity and overwhelming bliss at heavier dosages with a low tolerance. The sensation itself can be described as a powerful and overwhelming feeling of emotional bliss, contentment, and happiness.
 *'''[[Effect::Anxiety suppression]]'''
 *'''[[Effect::Compulsive redosing]]''' - It is worth noting that redosing codeine will not amplify the intensity of its effects.
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 Codeine is available within pharmacies across the world in a variety of forms that combine it with other products that are dangerous or even fatal to consume at higher dosages. This is done to act as a deterrent to prevent their recreational use but can easily be circumvented with the use of a [[Extraction of opioids from painkiller products|cold water extraction]].
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-File:03-44-391291803279-co-codamol.jpg|Co-codamol pills contain 500mg of paracetamol per 8mg of codeine in each pill. It is available behind the counter within any British pharmacy.
+File:03-44-391291803279-co-codamol.jpg|Co-codamol contain 500mg of paracetamol per 8mg of codeine. It is available behind the counter in any British pharmacy.
-File:Nurofen plus.jpg|Nurofen plus pills contain 12.8mg alongside ibuprofen. It is available behind the counter within any British pharmacy.
+File:Nurofen plus.jpg|Nurofen plus contain 12.8mg of codeine alongside ibuprofen. It is available behind the counter in any British pharmacy. Due to the higher codeine content than co-codamol, they are better for [[Extraction of opioids from painkiller products|cold water extraction]].
-File:50383-805-16_full.jpg|Many prescription-strength cough syrups contain codeine and promethazine - an antihistamine. When used recreationally they are commonly known as lean or ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_drank purple drank]''.
+File:50383-805-16 full.jpg|Many prescription-strength cough syrups contain codeine and promethazine - an antihistamine. When used recreationally they are commonly known as lean or ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_drank purple drank]''.
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