____________ Is the Study of Poisonous Substances and Their Effects

question 48

Short Answer

____________ is the study of poisonous substances and their effects on the body.

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Definitions:

Heroin

Is an opioid drug made from morphine, a natural substance taken from the seed pod of various opium poppy plants, highly addictive and illegal.

Cocaine

A powerful stimulant drug derived from the leaves of the coca plant, known for its potential for addiction and abuse.

LSD

A powerful psychedelic drug known for altering perception, mood, and various cognitive processes.

Barbiturates

A class of drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, used primarily as sedatives or hypnotics.