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Commonly Abused Drugs & Plant Origins — NEET Biology

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The drugs, which are commonly abused are opioids, cannabinoids and coca alkaloids. Majority of these are obtained from flowering plants. Some are obtained from fungi.

NCERT Biology · Class 12 · Chapter 7 · Paragraph 64
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Match the Column Column I (Drug) A. Barbiturates B. Heroin C. Amphetamines D. Cannabinoids Column II (Effect/Category) i. Slows body functions ii. CNS stimulant iii. Alter mood and perception iv. CNS depressant

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