Bicyclists get a glimpse of Omaha history on tour through city. More than 30 bicyclists took a spin back in time Sunday for the annual Omaha Historical Tour and got a reminder, despite the potholes, that cities are best seen on two wheels or on foot.
Analgesics are a class of drugs that relieve pain without causing the loss of consciousness, as explained in the Spine-health glossary.
Narcotic, drug that produces analgesia (pain relief), narcosis (state of stupor or sleep), and addiction (physical dependence on the drug). In some people narcotics also produce euphoria (a feeling of great elation). A brief treatment of narcotics follows. For full treatment, see drug use. The main therapeutic use of narcotics is for pain relief, and hence they are often called narcotic analgesics.