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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.
Narcotics are any substances that bind to opiate receptors of brain, and are addictive drugs, that reduce pain, may alter mood and behavior, and usually induce sleep or numbness. Natural and synthetic narcotics are used in medicine to control pain.; A soothing, numbing agent (not marijuana!!!!)