what drug category is morphine in?
 In the UK, morphine is categorised under the Misuse of Drugs Act as a Class A drug. It also appears as a Schedule 2 Controlled Drug for use medically.The USA also categorises morphine as a schedule II drug, whereas in Canada it is a Schedule I drug.Australia groups morphine amongst other drugs that have a therapeutic benefit but are open to abuse, such as cocaine and ketamine. 