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narcotic
Broader Terms:
psychopharmacologic agent
Narrower Terms:
methadone
Narrower Terms:
opiate alkaloid
Related Terms:
analgesic
Related Terms:
drug addiction
Scope Note:
agent that produces insensibility, somnolence or induces sleep; especially, 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 behavior, and with the potential for dependence and tolerance following repeated administration.
Term Number:
2484-5723
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