• Question: what is the most helpful drug?

    Asked by Nell to Ross on 16 Nov 2015. This question was also asked by gogglebox.
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      Ross King answered on 16 Nov 2015:

      Amazing question, especially as there are so many different types of drug out there to choose from!

      I’d probably say that the drug morphine (and other drugs related to it), is the most helpful. It is a very powerful painkiller which means that allows things like complicated surgeries to take place to treat other diseases. Without it, we would not be able to stand the pain and so we might not have the surgery. It can be very useful in warfare – if people are injuried, it can very quickly and effectively reduce pain. Not only for soldiers, but also innocent people who have become injured. This is incredibly useful! I have had morphine in hospital in the past and I can tell you it is completely effective!!

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