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An opioid is any agent that
binds to opioid receptors,
found principally in the
central nervous system and
gastrointestinal tract.
There are four broad classes
of opioids: endogenous
opioid peptides, produced in
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Narcotic
A narcotic is an addictive
drug that reduces pain,
induces sleep and may alter
mood or behaviour. In US
legal context, narcotic
refers to opium, opium
derivatives, and their
semi-synthetic or fully
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Drug addiction
Drug addiction, or substance
dependence is the compulsive
use of psychoactive drugs,
to the point where the user
has no effective choice but
to continue use. Drug
addiction has two
components: physical
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Psychoactive drug
A psychoactive drug or
psychotropic substance is a
chemical substance that acts
primarily upon the central
nervous system where it
alters brain function,
resulting in temporary
changes in perception, mood,
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