2006-11-20 21:53:50 · 4 answers · asked by sharma 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
1. Originally, any drug derived from opium or opium-like compounds with potent analgesic effects associated with both significant alteration of mood and behavior and potential for dependence and tolerance.
2. More recently, any drug, synthetic or naturally occurring, with effects similar to those of opium and opium derivatives, including meperidine and fentanyl and its derivatives.
3. Capable of inducing a state of stuporous analgesia.
2006-11-20 22:09:34 · answer #1 · answered by sam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Literally, narcotic is something which makes you sleep.
2006-11-21 03:52:24 · answer #2 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe originally narcotic referred only to an opiate like opium, morphine, or heroin. Now it refers to any 'hard' drug, like cocaine, heroin, or meth. Marijuana is not a narcotic.
2006-11-20 21:57:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
old term for sedative or tranquilizer
2006-11-21 01:01:13 · answer #4 · answered by fadykan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋