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What was the main purpose of inventing the hypodermic syringe by Alexander Wood in 1853?
What was the main purpose of inventing the hypodermic syringe by Alexander Wood in 1853?
- To administer drugs more efficiently (correct)
- To treat dysentery during the Civil War
- To develop a new method for heroin production
- To reduce the addiction to morphine among soldiers
What was the main issue resulting from the administration of morphine to injured or dysentery-suffering soldiers during the Civil War?
What was the main issue resulting from the administration of morphine to injured or dysentery-suffering soldiers during the Civil War?
- Morphine proved ineffective in treating their injuries
- The supply of morphine was insufficient for the number of soldiers
- The administration of morphine led to widespread protests among soldiers
- Many soldiers became addicted to morphine (correct)
Which country is the main provider of heroin, according to the text?
Which country is the main provider of heroin, according to the text?
- Belgium
- Afghanistan (correct)
- Mexico
- Spain
In which region was the purity of heroin available on the market observed to be growing?
In which region was the purity of heroin available on the market observed to be growing?
What is the main form of heroin in South-West Asia and Mexico?
What is the main form of heroin in South-West Asia and Mexico?
Which of the following is a true statement about opium production?
Which of the following is a true statement about opium production?
What is the main alkaloid from opium responsible for the psychological effects and addiction?
What is the main alkaloid from opium responsible for the psychological effects and addiction?
What are the primary methods of using opium?
What are the primary methods of using opium?
What is the origin of the word 'narcotics'?
What is the origin of the word 'narcotics'?
What was Laudanum used for historically?
What was Laudanum used for historically?
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