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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

C

flowers of Dhatura pinata

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fruits of Erythroxyl coca

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Drug:** The question asks about 'smack,' which is a colloquial term for heroin. 2. **Chemical Composition:** Heroin is chemically known as diacetylmorphine. 3. **Source of the Drug:** Heroin is derived from the latex of the poppy plant. 4. **Scientific Name of the Plant:** The scientific name of the poppy plant from which heroin is obtained is Papaver somniferum. 5. **Effects of the Drug:** Heroin acts as a depressant, meaning it slows down the activity of the central nervous system and affects the gastrointestinal tract. 6. **Conclusion:** Therefore, 'smack' is a drug obtained from the latex of the poppy plant, specifically from Papaver somniferum. ---

**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Drug:** The question asks about 'smack,' which is a colloquial term for heroin. 2. **Chemical Composition:** Heroin is chemically known as diacetylmorphine. 3. **Source of the Drug:** Heroin is derived from the latex of the poppy plant. ...
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