| narcotic hunger | The physiological craving for narcotics. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| narcotic reversal | The use of narcotic antagonists, such as naloxone, to terminate the action of narcotics. (05 Mar 2000) |
| narcotics | Originally, agents that caused somnolence or induced sleep; now, any derivative, natural or synthetic, of opium or morphine or any substance that has their effects. Narcotics have potent analgesic effects associated with significant changes in mood and behaviour, and with the potential for dependence and tolerance following repeated administration. (12 Dec 1998) |
| narcotine | <chemistry> An alkaloid found in opium, and extracted as a white crystalline substance, tasteless and less poisonous than morphine. Synonym: narcotia. Origin: Cf. F. Narcotine. Cf. Cotarnine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| narcotism | 1. Stuporous analgesia induced by a narcotic. 2. Addiction to a narcotic. (05 Mar 2000) |