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Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Medical, Acronyms, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia. narcotics. n. 1) techinically, drugs which dull the senses. 2) a popular generic term for drugs which cannot be legally possessed, sold, or transported except for medicinal uses for which a physician or dentist's prescription is required.
Cocaine is a powerfully addictive drug made from the leaves of the coca plant native to South America. Under federal law, it is classified as a Schedule II drug, a category for substances or chemicals with a high potential for abuse and with use potentially leading to severe psychological or physical dependence.