What are constricted pupils typically associated with?

Constricted pupils, also known as miosis, are typically associated with the use of narcotics or certain prescription eye drops. When narcotics are ingested, they can stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to a contraction of the pupils. Additionally, various medications, such as those used to treat glaucoma, can also cause pupillary constriction as a side effect.

This response aligns with the physiological mechanism where substances that activate the cholinergic system can diminish pupil size. In contrast, the other options, while they may have impacts on pupil size in different ways, do not specifically lead to constricted pupils in the same manner as narcotics or certain medications do.