chemistry help plz - morphine?

[john]

i have some questions i couldnt answer for my project, i couldnt find any websites that would help either, plz if some one can help provide me with some good websites or answer the questions id appretiate it.
for the organic compound morphine:
1 what alternate compounds can be used for the same purpose as morphine?
2 what are the benefits of using this compound instead of an alternative?
3 what are the direct and indirect risks of using this compound?
4 what are the direct and indirect risks of making this product?
5 does a similar less harmfull product exist?
6 is there a better way to manufacture or dispose of this product?

thanks for anyones help