Asked by Nesrine Sbeih on May 04, 2024
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How did the use of heroin first come about?
A) It was offered by researchers as a substitute for morphine.
B) It was extracted by the Turks from a type of mushroom.
C) It was chemically synthesized by a group of addicts who were looking for a stronger form of marijuana.
D) It was extracted by Ancient Egyptians from the peyote plant.
Heroin
An opioid drug derived from morphine, highly addictive and illegal, commonly associated with serious public health issues.
Morphine
An opioid medication derived from the opium poppy, used primarily to relieve severe pain by directly acting on the central nervous system.
Peyote Plant
The Peyote Plant is a small, spineless cactus with psychoactive alkaloids, most notably mescaline, used primarily in Native American ritual contexts.
- Differentiate between the general concept of drug dependence and the detailed approach to handling opioid addiction.
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Gainey, JoshuaMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Heroin was first synthesized in 1874 by British chemist C.R. Alder Wright who was looking for a non-addictive alternative to morphine. However, it was not until 1898 when Heinrich Dreser, a chemist working for the pharmaceutical company Bayer, recognized heroin's potential as a painkiller and it was marketed as a cough suppressant and pain reliever.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between the general concept of drug dependence and the detailed approach to handling opioid addiction.