Why does Law Enforcement call cocaine, marijauna or meth amphetamine Narcotics when they Aren’t?

Published June 29, 2010

Question by heatishellinflorida: Why does Law Enforcement call cocaine, marijauna or meth amphetamine Narcotics when they Aren’t?
The Websters and REAL definition of Narcotic’s are opiate based drugs. Why does Law enforcement call the other narcotics when they really aren’t?

Best answer:

Answer by Dave
While not literally correct, it has become an LE shorthand for all illegal drugs.

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