Question

Give the information you have under the following heads in reference to the drugs mentioned therein. Answer any One. (z) Source (ii) Mode of intake (z’z’z’) Effect of drug on body

(a) opioids,

(b) cannabinoids,

(c) coca alkaloid,

(d) LSD.

Answer 1

LSD – Lysergic acid diethylamide it is a psychological drug.

It was first synthesised by Albert Hofmann from rye fungus ergot using chemical ergotamine.This was taken by mouth by swallow and also take intravenously.In the human body it act as an activator,enhanced the activity of serotonin 5-HT2A involved in activity at prefrontal cortex.Prefrontal cortex work for decision making and social behaviour.Increase the serotonin level in the brain,which having harmful effects such as numbness,weakness,hypereflexia,elevated sugar level etc.