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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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