FREE Help & Advice - 0808 163 9632 | Intl: +44(0) 203 1313 416  

Kadian


Kadian is the brand name for a substance called MS Contin. This is a formulation of morphine sulphate. It utilises a time-release mechanism in order to properly treat chronic pain over the course of 12 hours. It is an extremely potent drug and is normally only used for treating serious conditions.

MS Contin is actually a trademark of the Purdue Pharma Company, who created it. Although the Purdue Pharma Company takes control of the drug in the US, it enlists the help of other companies to market and distribute the drug on a worldwide scale.

It comes in strictly controlled doses. This makes it difficult to control on the streets, as dealers rarely know what the dosage is in each drug. As a result, it puts users at an enormous risk.

Side Effects

Most side effects are the same as a variety of other drugs. These include minor ailments like constipation and dizziness. They can worsen and require hospital treatment if taking the wrong dose, though.

The big danger is fatal breathing problems. Taking the wrong amount of morphine can cause severe respiratory issues. This is why takers are putting themselves at risk by buying this substance illegally. Street dealers do not control the dosage and each person would require a different dosage depending on their situations.

Kadian Addiction Treatment

Beating a Kadian addiction is about clearing any of the side effects associated with long-term usage. Clinics may send their patients to hospital in order to make sure they are not at risk of respiratory failure. This is normally just a precaution and most patients come back with a relatively clean bill of health, but there is always a risk.

To beat a Kadian addiction, it is necessary to go cold turkey and attempt to come to terms with the reasons why the addiction started in the first place. Qualified therapists and experienced counsellors take control of the process and administer these life-changing treatments.

Get Into
REHAB in
24 Hours


We'll Call You



close help
Who am I contacting?

Calls and contact requests are answered by admissions at

UK Addiction Treatment Group.

We look forward to helping you take your first step.

0808 163 9632