Narcotics are taken to relieve physical and mental pain, suppress coughing, alleviate diahhrea, and even to induce anesthesia. Natural narcotics are often derived from the poppy. They are made to act like primary chemicals of opium such as thebaine, morphine, and codeine.
Some narcotics such as OxyContin and Vicodin are prescribed to people as pain-relievers. These drugs are often used for illegal purposes. Heroin is an illegal narcotic that is used by drug abusers, and it is extracted from morphine.
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