Question

Heroin is

• A. a cannabinoid
• B. diacetylmorphine(chemically)
• C. commonly called 'coke' or 'crack'
• D. used to treat mental illnesses like depression and insomnia

Answer 1

The correct option is B

diacetylmorphine(chemically)

Heroin is chemically diacetylmorphine, also known as diamorphine. It falls under the opioids category of drugs that have narcotic, analgesic, sedative and astringent effects. It is a white, crystalline, odourless and bitter compound obtained by the acetylation of morphine.
Cannabinoids include marijuana, hash and bhang. Cocaine is commonly called coke or crack.