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| − | A narcotic is an agent that causes insensibility or stupor. It usually refers to [[opiods]] given to relieve pain.<ref>[http://www.cancer.gov/Templates/db_alpha.aspx?CdrID=44691 National Cancer Institute]</ref> | + | A '''narcotic''' is an agent that causes insensibility or stupor. It usually refers to [[opiods]] given to relieve pain.<ref>[http://www.cancer.gov/Templates/db_alpha.aspx?CdrID=44691 National Cancer Institute]</ref> |
Narcotic is often used to refer to most any illegal drug, though strictly speaking the term can only be applied to substances that induce ''narcosis'', or a sleep/dream-like state. Examples include prescription drugs such as [[morphine]] and [[codeine]], as well as illegal drugs such as [[heroin]] and [[opium]]. | Narcotic is often used to refer to most any illegal drug, though strictly speaking the term can only be applied to substances that induce ''narcosis'', or a sleep/dream-like state. Examples include prescription drugs such as [[morphine]] and [[codeine]], as well as illegal drugs such as [[heroin]] and [[opium]]. | ||
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A narcotic is an agent that causes insensibility or stupor. It usually refers to opiods given to relieve pain.[1]
Narcotic is often used to refer to most any illegal drug, though strictly speaking the term can only be applied to substances that induce narcosis, or a sleep/dream-like state. Examples include prescription drugs such as morphine and codeine, as well as illegal drugs such as heroin and opium.