- Narcotic | Definition, Types, Effects | Britannica
narcotic, drug that produces analgesia (pain relief), narcosis (state of stupor or sleep), and addiction (physical dependence on the drug) In some people narcotics also produce euphoria (a feeling of great elation)
- What Are Narcotics? Examples, Uses, Effects, Safety - Healthline
The term "narcotic" is sometimes used instead of "opioid " Learn the difference between the two, what narcotics and opioids are, and their common side effects
- Narcotic - Wikipedia
The term "narcotic" is believed to have been coined by the Greek physician Galen to refer to agents that numb or deaden, causing paralysis or loss of feeling It is based on the Greek word ναρκωσις (narcosis), the term used by Hippocrates for the process of numbing or the numbed state
- NARCOTIC Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of NARCOTIC is a drug (such as opium or morphine) that in moderate doses dulls the senses, relieves pain, and induces profound sleep but in excessive doses causes stupor, coma, or convulsions
- List of Narcotic Drugs: Examples of Opioids Other Narcotics
The naturally occurring opiates (plant alkaloids derived from the opium poppy) as well as synthetic (man-made) and semisynthetic opioids are considered to be narcotic drugs, which include both legally prescribed and illicit varieties
- What Is a Narcotic? Are Cocaine and Meth Narcotics?
The United Nations defines a narcotic drug as any drug listed in Schedules I and II of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, a 1961 treaty established to fight drug trafficking and abuse Schedule I and II drugs include cannabis, opioids, cocaine, PCP and several other drugs
- Drugs of Abuse: A DEA Resource Guide, 2024 Edition
Though some people still refer to all drugs as “narcotics,” today “narcotic” refers to opium, opium derivatives, and their semi-synthetic substitutes A more current term for these drugs, with less uncertainty regarding its meaning, is “opioid ”
- What Are Narcotics? | Understanding Their Impact Today
The term “narcotic” traditionally refers to opioids derived from the opium poppy plant This includes well-known drugs like morphine and codeine Over time, the definition has expanded to encompass synthetic opioids and other substances that produce similar effects
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