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    • Narcotics
      • Codeine
      • Heroin
      • Morphine
      • Opium
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    Narcotics

    The term "narcotic" was developed from the Greek word for stupor and refers to the drug opium, and its man-made substitutes.

    • Physical Effects
    • Types of Narcotics

    Physical Effects

    The effects of the drug depend heavily on the dose, how it is taken, if it has been taken before, and the expectation of the user. However, in general, the drug produces a sense of well-being by reducing tension, anxiety and aggression.

    A common physical side effect of narcotics includes addiction, which can lead to taking deadly doses of the drug.
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    Types of Narcotics

    Codeine
    Heroin
    Morphine
    Opium

    Last reviewed March 2009.
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    NIDA for Teens: The Science Behind Drug Abuse.National Institute on Drug Abuse.

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