narcotics

[US]/[ˈnɑːkɒtɪks]/
[UK]/[ˈnɑːrkoʊtɪks]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Drugs, especially illegal ones.; Narcotic drugs.; A drug that acts on the central nervous system to dull the senses and relieve pain.

Phrases & Collocations

narcotics trafficking

narcotics use

narcotics investigation

narcotics policy

narcotics seizure

combating narcotics

narcotics addiction

narcotics enforcement

narcotics control

narcotics crisis

Example Sentences

the investigation focused on the illegal trafficking of narcotics.

he struggled with a narcotics addiction for many years.

law enforcement seized a large shipment of narcotics at the border.

the government launched a campaign to combat narcotics use.

the devastating effects of narcotics can ruin lives and families.

rehabilitation centers offer help to those recovering from narcotics abuse.

the court sentenced him to several years for narcotics possession.

increased border security aims to prevent narcotics from entering the country.

the report detailed the growing problem of synthetic narcotics.

education programs aim to prevent youth from experimenting with narcotics.

the dealer was arrested for distributing narcotics to minors.

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