What is a narcotic preparation?

Answer 1

!. Narcotics are any substances that bind to opiate receptors of brain, and are addictive drugs, that reduce pain, may alter mood and behavior, and usually induce sleep or numbness. Natural and synthetic narcotics are used in medicine to control pain.; A soothing, numbing agent (not marijuana!!!!)

Per the DEA website, a narcotic is a medication, derived from the poppy plant (or a synthetic substance closely related to opium), and used to treat pain.

Directly from the DEA website:

The term "narcotic," derived from the Greek word for stupor, originally referred to a variety of substances that dulled the senses and relieved pain. Today, the term is used in a number of ways. Some individuals define narcotics as those substances that bind at opiate receptors (cellular membrane proteins activated by substances like heroin or morphine), while others refer to any illicit substance as a narcotic. In a legal context, narcotic refers to opium, opium derivatives, and their semi-synthetic substitutes. Cocaine and coca leaves, which are also classified as "narcotics" in the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), neither bind at opiate receptors, nor produce morphine-like effects and are discussed in the section on stimulants."

2. An example of a drug classified as a narcotic analgesic (opiate pain killer) is Vicodin or Lortab and both of these are generically known as hydrocodone.

Narcotics cause central nervous system (CNS) depression and can have a high abuse potential, especially morphine and diacetylmorphine (heroin) and to lesser degree codeine and derivates. All of the substances in this pharmaceutical class fall under the "controlled substance" category in most countries. Codeine may be purchased over the counter (OTC) without a prescription in certain countries (including Canada). Confirm legal status before making an overseas purchase, as OTC codeine may be illegal in most countries. OTC coideine is considered significantly weaker as a pain killer in comparison to controlled one.
narcotic is a drug that improves sleep and lessens pain
a drug or other substance affecting mood or behavior and sold for nonmedical purposes, especially an illegal one.

The root of the word narcortic means sleep. Narcotics are drugs that are knows to dull senses and mental activity and induce sleep. In larger doses, or more sensitive people, it can cause permanent sleep, or death.
Narcotics are any drugs that cause central nervous system (CNS) depression and can have a high abuse potential. Most of the substances in this pharmaceutical class fall under the "controlled substance" category. Codeine is a notable exception, and can often be purchased over the counter (OTC)with out a prescription at most pharmacies
They are a certain type of drug that is a medicine you can overdose yourself and DIE!

They are sedative painkillers.