Question

Study the chemical structure of an addictive drug shown below and answer the questions that follow.

1. Mention the scientific name of the source plant of the above drug.
2. State any one effect of this drug on human body.
3. What is meant by withdrawal symptom?

Answer 1

1. Cannabis sativa
2. It mostly affects the cardiovascular system, resulting in tachycardia, or elevated heart rate. Additionally, it affects the central nervous system (CNS), resulting in euphoria, altered sensory perception, and poor coordination.
3. The unpleasant physical or psychological reactions (such as anxiety, shakiness, nausea, or sweating) that arise when a person abruptly ceases or reduces their intake of an addictive drug after a period of regular use are known as withdrawal symptoms.