michael147
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What's the difference between drug trafficking and narcotics trafficking; Are they the same thing?
Yes, for practical purposes.There's a lot of confusions about 'drugs', 'narcotics, 'medications', 'pharmaceuticals' etc. Often it's only the context that tells you what is meant.What's the difference between drug trafficking and narcotics trafficking; Are they the same thing?
To add on what Raymott said, they are not only to put you to sleep, but to induce drowsiness or numb the senses. For instance, one does not have to do both to be considered a narcotic. For example, paracetamol. Used to help with pain, but has no sleep inducing properties.
As a general term, narcotics is widely used to define mostly medication, either legal or illegal, while 'drug' is used for that, as well as including alcohol, and in some cases, cigarettes.
No, "narcotics" is not a widely used term for legal medications where I live, though in some cases it's a correct term. "Drug" fulfils that function. Alcohol and cigarettes are not usually called "drugs". A narcotic decreases your level of consciousness and has a negative effect on your respiratory drive.To add on what Raymott said, they are not only to put you to sleep, but to induce drowsiness or numb the senses. For instance, one does not have to do both to be considered a narcotic. For example, paracetamol. Used to help with pain, but has no sleep inducing properties.
As a general term, narcotics is widely used to define mostly medication, either legal or illegal, while 'drug' is used for that, as well as including alcohol, and in some cases, cigarettes.
Yes, for practical purposes.There's a lot of confusions about 'drugs', 'narcotics, 'medications', 'pharmaceuticals' etc. Often it's only the context that tells you what is meant.
For example, cocaine, and crack and other stimulants are definitely not narcotics from a medical point of view. "Narcotics" are drugs that put you to sleep.
Yes, that's true. But I was relying more on my experience as an ordinary citizen in saying that "narcotics" is not a widely used term for legal medications in Australia. Is it anywhere else?In case you did not know, Raymott is a retired medical practitioner. He therefore knows more about this type of language than most members.
Not in the UK, as far as I know.Yes, that's true. But I was relying more on my experience as an ordinary citizen in saying that "narcotics" is not a widely used term for legal medications in Australia. Is it anywhere else?
I was relying more on my experience as an ordinary citizen in saying that "narcotics" is not a widely used term for legal medications in Australia. Is it anywhere else?
I haven't heard that since my student days.They don't use the Brompton Cocktail much nowadays, but I'd love to know what the current description of it is.