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Name two drugs obtained from poppy plant. "These Drugs are medically useful but are often abused". Taking the mentioned examples justify by giving reasons.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Drugs**: The two drugs obtained from the poppy plant (Papaver somniferum) are Morphine and Heroin. 2. **Medical Usefulness**: - **Morphine**: It is primarily used for pain relief (analgesia) in medical settings. It is effective in managing severe pain, especially in post-surgical patients or those with chronic pain conditions. - **Heroin**: Although it is an illegal substance, it was originally developed as a pain relief medication and is sometimes used in controlled medical settings for severe pain management. ...
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