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  1. www.cnb.gov.sgCNB - Central Narcotics Bureau of Singapore | Home

    Cannabis and its derivatives are listed as Class 'A' controlled drugs in the First Schedule of the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA). The consumption, possession, trafficking, import or export of any controlled drug (including cannabis) is an offence under the MDA.

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › NarcoticNarcotic - Wikipedia

    Thus, the legal definition of a narcotic is whether or not it is listed on the Schedules of the convention. If it is on some of the Schedules, it is narcotic. Lexicon of alcohol and drug terms published by the World Health Organization. The term usually refers to opiates or opioids, which are called narcotic analgesics.

  3. www.britannica.com › science › narcoticNarcotic | Definition, Types, & Effects | Britannica

    Jun 3, 2024 · narcotic, drug that produces analgesia (pain relief), narcosis (state of stupor or sleep), and addiction (physical dependence on the drug). In some people narcotics also produce euphoria (a feeling of great elation).

  4. www.healthline.com › health › what-are-narcoticsWhat Are Opioid, or Narcotic, Drugs and Medications? - Healthline

    May 3, 2023 · 13 Examples of Narcotic Drugs and Medications. From codeine to heroin, there are many narcotic substances. Some have medical uses and are prescribed, while others do not. Here are some examples...

  5. www.cnb.gov.sg › CNBExplainsCNB Explains

    Drug abusers may be placed directly on the Drug Supervision Scheme or admitted to the Drug Rehabilitation Centre (DRC) for treatment and rehabilitation. Read More. Welcome to Central Narcotics Bureau of Singapore.

  6. www.healthline.com › health › examples-of-narcotics13 Examples of Narcotic Drugs and Medications - Healthline

    May 22, 2023 · From codeine to heroin, there are many narcotic substances. Some have medical uses and are prescribed, while others do not. Here are some examples.

  7. www.cnb.gov.sg › drug-information › drugs-and-inhalantsDrugs and Inhalants - CNB

    The 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs is an international agreement to control the cultivation of opium poppy, coca bush, cannabis plant, and their products which are referred to as "narcotic drugs".

  8. www.dea.gov › sites › defaultDrug Fact Sheet: Narcotics - DEA.gov

    WHAT ARE NARCOTICS? Also known as “opioids,” the term “narcotic” comes from the Greek word for “stupor” and originally referred to a variety of substances that dulled the senses and relieved pain.

  9. www.drugs.com › article › opioid-narcoticsUnderstanding Opioid (Narcotic) Pain Medications - Drugs.com

    Feb 1, 2023 · A narcotic drug, also called a narcotic analgesic or opioid, is a medication prescribed by a doctor to relieve moderate to severe pain, either acute (short-term) or chronic (longer-term or continuous) pain. Narcotic analgesics differ in their ingredients, strengths, dosage forms, and cost.

  10. www.who.int › health-topics › drugs-psychoactiveDrugs (psychoactive) - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Aug 8, 2023 · Psychoactive drugs are substances that, when taken in or administered into one's system, affect mental processes, e.g. perception, consciousness, cognition or mood and emotions. Psychoactive drugs belong to a broader category of psychoactive substances that include also alcohol and nicotine.