Though narcotics can effectively manage pain or reduce anxiety, they can cause drowsiness and are highly addictive. Narcotics are now called as opioids. They are used to treat pain and they can make you sleepy. They can give a sedative effect and makes you drowsy but it should not be used as an aid to make you sleep because it is highly addictive. It can cause addiction and other complications.
Its effect can either be short-acting or long acting. It can be used in OPD. Relief can be felt for as short as 15 minutes and can last up to 4 hours.
Narcotics are prescription drugs and can be given legally to treat medically. to Prescription drugs are legally prescribed patients.
Answer - Option A