| Consider the following statements with reference to commonly used drugs by addicts. |
| 1. The drugs, which are commonly abused, such as Opioids, Cannabinoids and Coca alkaloids, arc obtained from flowering plants. |
| 2. Cocaine has a potent stimulating action on central nervous system, producing a sense of euphoria sad increased energy. |
| 3. Morphine is used to relieve the pain for patients suffering from terminal illnesses such as cancer, HIV and thalassemia. |
| Which of the statements given above are correct? |
A) 1 and 3
B) 2 and 3
C) 1 and 2
D) (d) All of these
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
[d] All of the statements are correct. Majority of these drugs are obtained from flowering plant except very few are obtained from fungi. Cocaine is psychoactive drug affecting the central nervous system. Morphine is essential for patients suffering from terminal illnesses such as cancer, HIV and thalassemia. Morphine is one of the cheapest and the best known pain-relieving drug.
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