Which of the following is used both as painkiller as well as intoxicant?
A
Morphine
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B
Codeine
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C
Diazepam
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D
Paint thinner
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Solution
The correct option is B Morphine Morphine is injected to reduce pain due to accidents, trauma etc. Prolonged or indiscriminate use leads to addiction. It works on the central nervous system to relieve pain.