Drugs are habit forming substances. They react with the nervous system affecting individual physically and mentally.
a. Distinguish between psychotropic drugs and psychedelic drugs.
b. Name the source of opium.
c. What do you mean by withdrawal symptoms?

Explanation

a. Psychotropic drugs act on the brain and alter the mood and powers of perception. Psychedelic drugs give a state of relaxation and pleasure.
b. Papaver somniferun
c. The drug addicted person finds it difficult to discontinue the use of the drug since it produces adverse physiological effects and show some symptoms such as restlessness, anxiety etc. Such symptoms are known as withdrawal symptoms.