narcotism

[ nahr-kuh-tiz-uhm ]

noun

1. habitual use of narcotics.
2. the action or influence of narcotics.
3. narcosis.

narcotism

/ ˈnɑːkəˌtɪzəm /

noun

1. stupor or addiction induced by narcotic drugs

Other Words From

• narco·tist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of narcotism¹

1825–35; earlier narcoticism. See narcotic, -ism

Example Sentences

When given in an over-dose, Ergot has a dangerous action on the brain, producing at some times narcotism, at other times syncope.

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Another remarkable effect of alcoholic narcotism—the most hopelessly demoralizing of all—yet remains to be treated.

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In large doses of the greater number, narcotism predominates; in smaller ones, irritation; they are rarely coexistent.

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When inhaled in the ordinary way, nitrous oxide gas induces exhilaration and narcotism, without asphyxia.

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On the contrary, he had seen persons die of narcotism, who would have survived if left to the vis medicatrix natur.

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