>That seems awfully narrow to me, but I'll take your word for it.
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>Many physicians now prefer the term "opioid" because legislators, prosecutors, police and public have redefined the term "narcotic" in all sorts of different ways. ;-)


I have not heard that one. Of course, I am not a doctor (nor have I played one on TV). My suspicion is most Americans would instantly think of Opie on "The Andy Griffith Show".