An addictive drug, such as opium, that relieves pain by suppressing the central nervous systems ability to relay pain messages to the brain. It also alters mood and behavior, and causes sleep or feelings of mental numbness

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An addictive drug, such as opium, that relieves pain by suppressing the central nervous system’s ability to relay pain messages to the brain. It also alters mood and behavior, and causes sleep or feelings of mental numbness

A	Stimulants
B	Hallucinogens
C	Narcotics
D	Depressants
E	Anabolic Steroids

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Opioids are a type of depressant, analgesic, drug that slows down the messages being sent through the central nervous system between the body and the brain. Although used to treat pain, opioids can entice euphoric feelings and sedative effects which can be addictive.

Detailed explanation-2: -narcotics – addictive drugs, such as opium, that reduce pain, alter moods and behavior, and usually induce sleep or stupor. Natural and synthetic narcotics are used in medicine to control pain.

Detailed explanation-3: -Opioids are narcotic, painkilling drugs produced from opium or made synthetically. This class of drugs includes, among others, heroin, morphine, codeine, methadone, fentanyl and oxycodone.

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