The term narcotic originally referred medically to any psychoactive compound with numbing or … See more

The adoption of this convention is regarded as a milestone in the history of the international drug ban. The Single Convention codified all existing multilateral treaties on drug control and extended the existing co… See more

4. Assessment of the definitions of counterfeit medicines (or equivalent) in the Member States
4.2 The nature of legal definitions: the unambiguity requirement
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Section 1300.01 Definitions relating to controlled substances:
(b) As used in parts 1301 through 1308 and part 1312 of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings specified: (30) The te… See more

The term "narcotic" is believed to have been coined by the Greek physician Galen to refer to agents that numb or deaden, causing paralysis or loss of feeling. It is based on the Greek word ναρκωσις (narcosis), … See more

Analgesics are drugs that relieve pain. There are two main types: non-narcotic analgesics for mild pain, and narcotic analgesics for severe pain.
Narcotic analgesics tend to be opioids. They bind to … See more

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