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Question : What are psychoactive drugs? Add a note Marijuana and Opium. |
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Answer» Solution :PHYTOCHEMICALS or DRUGS from some of the plants ALTER an individuals perceptions of mind by PRODUCING hallucination are known as psychoactive drugs. Marijuana: Marijuana is obtained from Cannabis sativa. The active principle in Marijuana is trans-tetrahydrocanabinal (TCH). It is used as pain killer and reduce hypertension. It is also used in the TREATMENT of Glaucoma, cancer radiotherapy and asthma, etc. Opium: Opium is obtained from the exudates of the fruits of papaver somniferum (poppy plants). It is used to induce sleep and relieve pain. Opium yields morphine which is used as a strong analgesic in surgeries. |
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