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Narcotics that are derived from opium which are usually smuggled are __________________.


A
Codeine and morphine
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Morphine and endorphin
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Tetracycline and morphine
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Panadol and codeine
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Solution

The correct option is A Codeine and morphine

Opium a dried latex obtained from opium poppy contains alkaloid morphine which is processed chemically to produce heroin and other synthetic opioids for medicinal use and for the illegal drug trade.

Codeine is an opiate used to treat pain, as a cough medicine, and for diarrhea.


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