narcotics

Meanings

• noun

  A type of drug that is addictive and is illegal to possess or sell without a prescription. Narcotics can be made from the opium poppy plant or synthesized in a laboratory.

  - "The illegal sale of narcotics is a major problem in many cities."
  - "Addiction to narcotics can ruin lives."
  - "The use of narcotics can lead to serious health problems."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with narcotics
arcotics , hypnotics

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Variants

List of all variants of narcotics that leads to same result
narcotic , narcotics , anti-narcotics , antinarcotics

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'narke,' meaning 'numbness' or 'stupor.'

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Trivia

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1. The opium poppy is the only known natural source of opiates.

2. Morphine was first isolated from opium in 1804 by German chemist Friedrich Wilhelm Serturner.

3. Heroin was first synthesized in 1874 by C.R. Alder Wright as a potential cure for morphine addiction.

4. Fentanyl is 50-100 times more potent than morphine and is often used as a pain medication for terminal patients.

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Related Concepts

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1. opiates: A class of drugs derived from the opium poppy plant, including morphine, heroin, and codeine.

2. opioids: A broader category of drugs that includes opiates as well as synthetic drugs that act on the opioid receptors in the brain, such as fentanyl and oxycodone.

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Culture

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Narcotics have been used for medicinal and recreational purposes for thousands of years. They have been the subject of literature, art, and music, and have been depicted in various forms of media. Narcotics have also been a source of controversy and debate due to their addictive properties and the negative effects they can have on individuals and society.

How to Memorize "narcotics"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a poppy field, with the opium poppy plants in full bloom. Visualize the milky white sap being extracted from the poppy pods and turned into narcotics.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'narcotics' with 'numbness' or 'stupor.' Remember that narcotics come from the Greek word 'narke,' which means 'numbness' or 'stupor.'

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Narcotics Numb Numbly,' where 'N' stands for 'narcotics,' 'N' stands for 'numbness,' and 'N' stands for 'numbly.'

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