Human Health And Diseases Ques 20

20. Which one of the following is a hallucinogenic drug?

(a) Opium

(b) Caffeine

(c) Morphine

(d) Lysergic acid diethylamide

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Answer : d

Hints & Solutions

(d) Hallucinogens are drugs that cause illusions and delusions (hallucinations) and change the feelings or perception. Examples are Bhang, Charas, Hashish, Marijuana (all cannabinoids) and LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide). Opium and morphine are opiate narcotics (opioids) having analgesic (pain relieving effect) while caffeine is a stimulant that increase the activity of nervous system, and cause awakening.