narcotism

/ˈnɑrkəˌtɪzəm/
noun
  1. The condition of being under the influence of a narcotic drug; narcotic poisoning or stupor.
    • The doctor diagnosed the patient with acute narcotism after finding the empty pill bottles.
    • Narcotism was a growing concern in the community as opioid use increased.
    • Chronic narcotism can lead to severe health problems and addiction.
  2. A state of mental dullness or numbness, as if from a narcotic.
    • The endless routine of his job induced a kind of narcotism in his daily life.
    • She worried that her constant phone use was causing a narcotism that kept her from real experiences.
    • The narcotism of the crowd was broken by a sudden loud noise.
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