Question

Write the source and the effect on the human body of the following drugs:

morphine, cocaine, marijuana

Answer 1

Morphine:

Source: Morphine is a popular narcotic analgesic that is derived from the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum. Which is mainly used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.

Effect on the human body:

Abuse/Misuse/Addiction – As with other opiates, morphine use comes with the risk of dependence.

Fatigue – Morphine affects the central nervous system.

Mood Swings

Poor Performance

Slow Reaction Time

Psychomotor Impairment

Depressed Consciousness

Seizures

Impaired Respiration

Gastrointestinal Impairment

Abnormal Thoughts

Severe Depression

Cocaine:

Source:

The source of cocaine is Erythroxylon coca, a plant that contains vital nutrients as well as numerous alkaloids, including cocaine.

Effect on the human body:

Feelings of euphoria.

Increased energy.

Grandiosity; inflated self-esteem.

Elevated mood.

Marijuana:

Source: The main source is leaves and stems of the female Cannabis plant.

Effect on the human body:

Altered senses (for example, seeing brighter colors)

Altered sense of time

Changes in mood

Impaired body movement

The difficulty with thinking and problem-solving

Impaired memory

Hallucinations (when taken in high doses)

Delusions (when taken in high doses)

Psychosis (when taken in high doses)