Category: Narcotics

The term narcotic originally referred medically to any psychoactive compound with sleep-inducing properties, and euphoric properties as well. 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). A brief treatment of narcotics follows. For full treatment, see drug use.

 

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