opiate -
a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative
narcotic a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction
codeine derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relieve pain)
fentanyl,
sublimaze trade names of a narcotic analgesic that can be inhaled and that acts on the central nervous system and may become addictive; used as a veterinary anesthetic and with other drugs before, during, and after surgery; also used as a nonlethal gas to incapacitate people in hostage situations; also abused as a recreational drug
diacetylmorphine,
heroin a narcotic that is considered a hard drug; a highly addictive morphine derivative; intravenous injection provides the fastest and most intense rush
laudanum,
tincture of opium narcotic consisting of an alcohol solution of opium or any preparation in which opium is the main ingredient
morphia,
morphine an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
