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   narcotic

   /nɑːˈkɒtɪk/

   noun

   • 1. a drug or other substance that affects mood or behaviour and is consumed for non-medical purposes, especially one sold illegally: "cultivation of a plant used to make a popular local narcotic"
   • ▪ a drug that relieves pain and induces drowsiness, stupor, or insensibility: "pethidine, usually given as an injection, is a narcotic which causes drowsiness"

   adjective

   • 1. relating to or denoting narcotics or illegal drugs: "consumption of narcotic substances"
   • ▪ having the effect of relieving pain and inducing drowsiness, stupor, or insensibility: "the substance has a mild narcotic effect"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French narcotique, via medieval Latin from Greek narkōtikos, from narkoun ‘make numb’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. narcotically adverb
   • 2. narcotism noun

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   What is a narcotic drug?

   • In medicine, a chemical agent that induces stupor, coma, or insensibility to pain (also called narcotic analgesic). In the context of international drug control, "narcotic drug" means any drug defined as such under the 1961 Convention. 4. Assessment of the definitions of counterfeit medicines (or equivalent) in the Member States

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   What are narcotics used for?

   • The main therapeutic use of narcotics is for pain relief, and they are in fact some of the most powerful painkillers available. When used for this purpose, they are often called narcotic analgesics. Narcotics occurring naturally in the opium poppy have been used since ancient Greek times, both for relieving pain and for producing euphoria.

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   Where does the word narcotique come from?

   • borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French narcotique " (of a drug) dulling the senses, inducing sleep," borrowed from Medieval Latin narcōticus, borrowed from Greek narkōtikós, from narkō-, variant stem of narkoûn "to benumb, deaden" + -t-, verbal adjective suffix + -ikos -ic entry 1 — more at narcosis

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   What is the difference between a narcotic and a drug?

   • Use the noun narcotic to talk about a pain relieving or sleep inducing drug and the adjective narcotic to describe anything that has these same effects. Patients who have their wisdom teeth removed are often given a narcotic to ease their pain afterward. A numbing drug is usually just what they need to recover — that and plenty of ice cream.

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   Jul 31, 2024 · A narcotic is a drug that produces pain relief, stupor, sleep, addiction, and sometimes euphoria. The most common narcotics are the opiates, derived from opium, such as morphine, heroin, and methadone.

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   A narcotic is a drug that dulls the senses, relieves pain, and induces sleep, or a drug that is subject to restriction. Learn more about the synonyms, examples, history, and medical and kids definitions of narcotic.

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   A narcotic is a psychoactive compound that numbs or paralyzes, or a drug that is prohibited by international law. Learn about the origin, classification, and usage of narcotics, such as opium, heroin, cocaine, and cannabis.

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   • Codeine. Codeine is the most commonly taken opioid in the United States. It’s typically prescribed to treat and manage chronic pain or as part of palliative care.
   • Tramadol. Tramadol is an opioid that’s taken to treat moderate to severe pain. It’s often prescribed under the brand name Ultram. It can be swallowed as pills or capsules.
   • Oxycodone. Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic opioid prescribed for pain under the names Tylox, Percodan, and OxyContin. Common nicknames include: ”hillbilly heroin”
   • Hydrocodone. Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic opioid used to treat pain. It’s often prescribed under the name Zohydro ER. Common side effects of hydrocodone include

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNARCOTIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A narcotic is a drug that makes you want to sleep and prevents you feeling pain, or an illegal drug such as heroin or cocaine. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, synonyms, and translations in different languages.

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   A narcotic is a substance that dulls the senses, produces euphoria, or causes addiction. It can also refer to anything that soothes or numbs, or to a controlled substance. Learn more about the origin, usage, and examples of narcotic.

10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › narcoticNarcotic - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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    noun. a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction. see more. adjective. of or relating to or designating narcotics. adjective. inducing stupor or narcosis. “ narcotic drugs” synonyms: narcotising, narcotizing. depressant.