as in opiates
something that soothes, calms, or induces passivity or a sense of security
an irradicable sense of self-righteousness seems to be the narcotic that inures these religious fanatics from any realization of the harm they have done
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Both destroyers will work with LEDET teams, which specialize in maritime interdiction and counter-narcotics operations.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
American firearms are ultimately part of the cycle of Latin-American narcotics headed north.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
In February 2022, Talley’s personal vehicle was involved in a narcotics arrest in the Harrison District (11th).
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
The warrant charges Hinton with home invasion, second-degree assault, disorderly conduct, second-degree kidnapping and sale of narcotics, according to police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
For years, its central location and vast transportation networks have made the city a pivotal hub of narcotics distribution, authorities and federal witnesses have said.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
The story was based on a 1969 nonfiction book by Robin Moore that described how narcotics detectives Eddie Egan and Sonny Grosso dismantled a drug smuggling ring in the early 1960s that netted 120 pounds of heroin.
—Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
Rather than merely avoiding tariffs, Mexico should seize the initiative with bold proposals on security, narcotics, migration, and trade — issues that have long strained relations but remain unresolved.
—Diego Marroquin Bitar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
The hospital said the doctor overprescribed narcotics and gave chemotherapy to patients who didn’t have cancer, among other allegations.
—Mara Silvers, ProPublica, 26 Feb. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
American firearms are ultimately part of the cycle of Latin-American narcotics headed north.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
In February 2022, Talley’s personal vehicle was involved in a narcotics arrest in the Harrison District (11th).
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
The warrant charges Hinton with home invasion, second-degree assault, disorderly conduct, second-degree kidnapping and sale of narcotics, according to police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
For years, its central location and vast transportation networks have made the city a pivotal hub of narcotics distribution, authorities and federal witnesses have said.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
The story was based on a 1969 nonfiction book by Robin Moore that described how narcotics detectives Eddie Egan and Sonny Grosso dismantled a drug smuggling ring in the early 1960s that netted 120 pounds of heroin.
—Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
Rather than merely avoiding tariffs, Mexico should seize the initiative with bold proposals on security, narcotics, migration, and trade — issues that have long strained relations but remain unresolved.
—Diego Marroquin Bitar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
The hospital said the doctor overprescribed narcotics and gave chemotherapy to patients who didn’t have cancer, among other allegations.
—Mara Silvers, ProPublica, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Narcotics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narcotics. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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