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Understanding the growingnarcotics crisis

DR R G WISEMAN PINTO The word narcotics evoke images of danger and destruction. Derived from the Greek word meaning to numb, the term was coined by the ancient physician Galen to describe substances that dull the senses. Although narcotics have been used for centuries, their harmful effects have overshadowed their medical value since the []

2 Aug 2026 12:59 am