what is the definition of narcotics and its uses
Narcotics are drugs that produce relief from pain, a state of stupor or sleep, and eventually addiction, or physical dependence. Since their main therapeutic use is for pain relief, such drugs are often called narcotic analgesics.
narcotic narÂ·cotÂ·ic (nÃ¤r-kÅt'Ä­k) n. A drug derived from opium or opiumlike compounds, with potent analgesic effects associated with significant alteration of mood and behavior, and with the potential for dependence and tolerance following repeated administration. adj. Capable of inducing a state of stuporous analgesia.