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1. Narcotic definition 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. How to use narcotic in a sentence.

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2. Define narcotic. narcotic synonyms, narcotic pronunciation, narcotic translation, English dictionary definition of narcotic. n. 1. a. A drug, such as morphine or heroin, that is derived from opium or an opiumlike compound, relieves pain, often induces sleep, can alter.

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3. 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. The best-known narcotics are .

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4. WHAT ARE NARCOTICS? Also known as “opioids,” the term “narcotic” comes from the Greek word for “stupor” and originally referred to a variety of substances that dulled the senses and relieved pain. Though some people still refer to all drugs as “narcotics,” today “narcotic” refers to opium, opium derivatives, and their semi-synthetic substitutes.

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5. Jul 19,  · Opioids are a type of narcotic pain medication. They can have serious side effects if you don't use them correctly. For people who have .

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6. Narcotic definition, any of a class of substances that blunt the senses, as opium, morphine, belladonna, marijuana, and alcohol, that in large quantities produce euphoria, stupor, or coma, that when used constantly can cause habituation or addiction, and that are used in medicine to relieve pain, cause sedation, and induce sleep. See more.

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7. Sep 16,  · If nausea or vomiting occur, try taking the narcotic with food. Withdrawal symptoms are common when you stop taking a narcotic. Symptoms include strong desire for the medicine (craving), yawning, insomnia, restlessness, mood swings, or diarrhea. To prevent withdrawal symptoms, your provider may recommend you gradually lower the dosage over time.

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8. narcotic definition: 1. an illegal drug such as heroin or cocaine: 2. a drug that makes you want to sleep and prevents. Learn more.

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