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Write a short note on Narcotic Analgesics.
Solution
Narcotic analgesics impact the central nervous system; they are prohibited for use in sports. Painkillers called narcotic analgesics, like pethidine and morphine, can also hide the effects of injuries, enabling athletes to train longer and harder. They could also result in feelings of invincibility and euphoria.
Narcotic analgesics' effects: Athletes run the risk of suffering additional, potentially irreversible damage to their muscles and ligaments, which could spell the end of their career because these drugs mask the pain that follows an injury.
In addition to being addictive, narcotic analgesics can cause the following side effects:
- Loss of balance and coordination
- Nausea and vomiting
- Loss of sleep and depression
- Breathing becomes slower
- Decreased heart rate
- Constipation
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