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As with other opiate-based pain killers, chronic use of codeine can be considered as highly addictive and is capable of causing both physical and psychological dependence. When physical dependence has developed, [[Opioids#Discontinuation|withdrawal symptoms]] may occur if a person suddenly stops their usage. | As with other opiate-based pain killers, chronic use of codeine can be considered as highly addictive and is capable of causing both physical and psychological dependence. When physical dependence has developed, [[Opioids#Discontinuation|withdrawal symptoms]] may occur if a person suddenly stops their usage. | ||
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In Hong Kong, dihydrocodeine is regulated under Schedule 1 of Hong Kong's Chapter 134 Dangerous Drugs Ordinance. It can only be used legally by health professionals and for university research purposes. A pharmacist can dispense Dihydrocodeine when furnished with a doctors prescription. Anyone who supplies the substance without a prescription can be fined $10000 (HKD). The penalty for trafficking or manufacturing the substance is a $5,000,000 (HKD) fine and life imprisonment. Possession of the substance for consumption, without a licence from the Department of Health, is illegal and carries a $1,000,000 (HKD) fine and/or 7 years imprisonment. | In Hong Kong, dihydrocodeine is regulated under Schedule 1 of Hong Kong's Chapter 134 Dangerous Drugs Ordinance. It can only be used legally by health professionals and for university research purposes. A pharmacist can dispense Dihydrocodeine when furnished with a doctors prescription. Anyone who supplies the substance without a prescription can be fined $10000 (HKD). The penalty for trafficking or manufacturing the substance is a $5,000,000 (HKD) fine and life imprisonment. Possession of the substance for consumption, without a licence from the Department of Health, is illegal and carries a $1,000,000 (HKD) fine and/or 7 years imprisonment. | ||