Narcotics
Synonym(s)
BtM
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Substances that change the state of consciousness and can lead to psychological or physical dependence = addiction. Besides medically prescribed painkillers and anaesthetics, BtM also include illegal drugs such as heroin. The most important BtM in dermatology include opioid analgesics (morphine and its derivatives, opioids) in tumour therapy; see also malignant melanoma.