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What are psychoactive drugs? Add a note Marijuana and Opium
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Solution
Phytochemicals or drugs from some of the plants alter an individual's 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 a pain killer and reduces 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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