There are 4 tablespoons in a quarter cup and there are 3 teaspoons in each tablespoon; this means that there are 12 teaspoons in a quarter cup. A quarter cup is also equal to 2 fluid ounces.
In brief: Yes. Opiods have a slowing effect on gastomotility commonly causing side effects like constipation and nausea. Abrupt withdrawal of opioids from the system can cause rebound hypermotility of the GI tract which usually presents as diarrhea as well as GI spasm or craming causing abdominal pain (stomach pain).
If you suddenly stop or reduce your dose of morphine, you can develop symptoms of stomach upset associated with withdrawal. Common side effects of withdrawal that affect the gastrointestinal tract include loss of appetite, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.