NARCOANALYSIS

narcoanalysis (nahr-koh-<<schwa>>-nal-<<schwa>>-sis). The process of injecting a “truth-serum” drug into a patient to induce semiconsciousness, and then interrogating the patient. •

This process has been used to enhance the memory of a witness. [Cases: Witnesses 257.10. C.J.S. Criminal Law §§ 965–971; Witnesses §§ 437, 571.]

[Blacks Law 8th]