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opiate (enc)

Opiate

Noun1.opiate - a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative
codeine - derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relive pain)
Fentanyl, Sublimaze - trade names of a narcotic analgesic that can be inhaled and that acts on the central nervous system and may become addictive; used as a veterinary anesthetic and with other drugs before, during, and after surgery; also used as a nonlethal gas to incapacitate people in hostage situations; also abused as a recreational drug
diacetylmorphine, heroin - a narcotic that is considered a hard drug; a highly addictive morphine derivative; intravenous injection provides the fastest and most intense rush
laudanum, tincture of opium - narcotic consisting of a tincture of opium or any preparation in which opium is the main ingredient
morphia, morphine - an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
narcotic - a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction
opium - an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy

 

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