A substance that depresses central nervous system function, bringing sleep and lessening pain. By definition, narcotics can be toxic in excess. Also: Narcotics

	Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) As A Treatment "...The more widely-known programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) have hundreds of thousands of groups meeting nationally and internationally..." Alfalfa As A Treatment "...Brain and Nervous System Conditions - helps people who are recovering from a narcotic or alcohol addiction to become active again..." Cervical Arthritis The Condition "...While other painkillers may be prescribed, narcotic pain medication is generally avoided..." Erectile Dysfunction (ED, Impotence) The Condition "...Other drugs which are common causes of impotence include antihypertensives, diuretics, narcotics, antidepressants and tranquilizers..." Hypotension The Condition "...Drug-induced, including alcohol toxicity, anesthesia, antianxiety agents, antihypertensives, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, general anesthetics, antiarrhythmics, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, narcotic analgesics, tranquilizers, vasodilators..." LDN - Low Dose Naltrexone As A Treatment "...Its only interaction with other drugs is with narcotics (such as morphine, Demerol and Percocet), which it briefly blocks..." Magnesium As A Treatment "...Magnesium may increase the central nervous system depressant effects of alcohol, antidepressants, narcotics, anti-anxiety medications, barbiturates, sleeping medications, anti-psychotics and general anesthetics..." Multiple Vitamin Need The Condition "...Select populations will benefit from specific supplementation as in the following examples ... People on poor diets or selected medications which deplete key nutrients, or who abuse alcohol or narcotics are likely to be deficient in micronutrients and should see improved health with supplementation..."

Last updated: Feb 28, 2008