as in opiates
something that soothes, calms, or induces passivity or a sense of security
an irradicable sense of self-righteousness seems to be the narcotic that inures these religious fanatics from any realization of the harm they have done
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Recent Examples of narcotics
Youssef alleged the property later became associated with gang activity, narcotics activity, prostitution and violence.
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Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
In Flossie’s new deal with Raq, her ladies now also deliver narcotics to buyers.
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
Three men were arrested and charged in Abilene in connection with their involvement in a months-long narcotics case, according to the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Ryan Raybould.
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Mary Ella Hastings
july 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
The whistleblowers claim an emergency room nurse stole narcotics intended for patients, injected them in an emergency room bathroom, then treated patients while impaired, which in turn, possibly contributed to two patient deaths.
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Shelley Bortz,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
In his time with LRPD, Finks was the first Black sergeant in the narcotics division and the first Black captain in the Special Investigations Division.
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Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
30 June 2026
The four other suspects were allegedly found carrying ammunition, narcotics and a black suitcase, per Infobae.
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Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Investigators identified Christian Pichardo as a supplier of various narcotics to gang members and other drug dealers, according to court records.
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Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
Its proximity to Europe has helped traffickers move narcotics across the Mediterranean.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
In Flossie’s new deal with Raq, her ladies now also deliver narcotics to buyers.
—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
Three men were arrested and charged in Abilene in connection with their involvement in a months-long narcotics case, according to the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Ryan Raybould.
—
Mary Ella Hastings
july 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
The whistleblowers claim an emergency room nurse stole narcotics intended for patients, injected them in an emergency room bathroom, then treated patients while impaired, which in turn, possibly contributed to two patient deaths.
—
Shelley Bortz,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
In his time with LRPD, Finks was the first Black sergeant in the narcotics division and the first Black captain in the Special Investigations Division.
—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
30 June 2026
The four other suspects were allegedly found carrying ammunition, narcotics and a black suitcase, per Infobae.
—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Investigators identified Christian Pichardo as a supplier of various narcotics to gang members and other drug dealers, according to court records.
—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
Its proximity to Europe has helped traffickers move narcotics across the Mediterranean.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for narcotics
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So far this year, alcohol has become EPICC’s leading referral category, followed by methamphetamine and opiates.
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In 2020, O'Neal had a near-fatal stroke after overdosing on morphine, opiates and pain medication.
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The patient wouldn’t have had the benefit of modern anesthetics, but archaeological traces at other sites suggest Neanderthals knew about medicinal plants like chamomile and yarrow, as well as antiseptics like birch tar.
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Injections of local anesthetics, such as Lidocaine, into the muscles or joints can reduce irritation, muscle spasms and abnormal nerve activities that result in pain.
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“Narcotics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narcotics. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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