10 Questions
What was the main purpose of inventing the hypodermic syringe by Alexander Wood in 1853?
To administer drugs more efficiently
What was the main issue resulting from the administration of morphine to injured or dysentery-suffering soldiers during the Civil War?
Many soldiers became addicted to morphine
Which country is the main provider of heroin, according to the text?
Afghanistan
In which region was the purity of heroin available on the market observed to be growing?
Europe
What is the main form of heroin in South-West Asia and Mexico?
Black sticky substance (Mexican Brown)
Which of the following is a true statement about opium production?
Opium poppies are grown and opium legally produced on government-regulated farms in India, Turkey, and Tasmania.
What is the main alkaloid from opium responsible for the psychological effects and addiction?
Morphine
What are the primary methods of using opium?
Smoked and chewed
What is the origin of the word 'narcotics'?
Greek word for 'stupor'
What was Laudanum used for historically?
As a painkiller and cough suppressant
Test your knowledge about opiates and opioids, including their origins, uses, and historical context. Learn about the differences between these narcotics and their impact on pain relief.
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