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Jackson6612 Posted 17 years ago
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These drugs are derived from opium poppy or simply poppy

Do I have the given information correct? Please also answer the question at the end.

A narcotic is a type of drug which makes you sleep and reduces pain.

These drugs are derived from the plant hemp:

hashish, bhang, cannabis, marijuana

These drugs are derived from opium poppy or simply poppy:

heroin, opium, morphine

Cocaine is derived from Coca leaves

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Is coca also used in drinks like Coca Cola and Pepsi.
  

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Jackson:
Your information is correct, although I'm no expert.

As for your last question, it brings up some very interesting history.
In the 1800's, recreational and medicinal drugs were not regulated in the US.
In novels of the day, you will read about ladies taking their "laudanum", which was a diluted opium. There were travelling salesmen, "medicine men," who sold various

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