Narcotics Definition: Drugs that act on the brain and block the sensation of pain.
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Narcotics
Definition:
Drugs that act on the brain and block the sensation of pain.
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o Watery eyes Watery eyes o ItchingItchingo Breathing Breathing
difficultiesdifficultieso NauseaNauseao VomitingVomitingo Constricted Constricted
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Some Narcotics are…
Cocaine Morphine Heroin Crack Opium Methadone Codeine
If caught using drugs illegally you could face high fines and even jail time.
Long-term Effects
Slow and shallow breathing Flushing Clammy skin Decreased body temperature Spasticity Hypertension Increased chance of hepatitis Convulsions Coma Death
Drug Treatment Programs
Drug addiction is a treatable disorder. There are several types of drug abuse treatment programs. Through treatment, patients can learn to control their condition and return to their normal lives.
Help Hotlines:www.drughelp.org
www.nationalhotline.org
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