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Smack' is a drug obtained from the...

Smack' is a drug obtained from the

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latex of Papaver somniferum

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leaves of Cannabis sativa

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flowers of Dhatura pinata

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fruits of Erythroxyl coca

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Heroin, commonly called smack, is chemically diacetyl morphine which is a white, odourless, bitter, crystalline compound. This is obtained by acetylation of morphine, extracted form the latex of poppy plant (Papaver somniferum), but Leaves of cannabis sativa commonly called bhang produces cannabinoids.
Flower of Dhatura Active chemical of Dhatura flower is tropane alkaloids mainly scopolamines, hyoscyamine and and atroplne.
Fruits of Erythroxyl coca Cocaine is extracted from the dried leaves and young twigs of Erythroxyl coca.
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