NEET2008ZoologyHuman Health and DiseasesActual
Which one of the following is the correct statement regarding the particular psychotropic drug specified?
Options
- AMorphine leads to delusions and disturbed emotions.
- BBarbiturates cause relaxation and temporary euphoria.
- CHashish causes alteration of thoughts, perceptions and hallucinations.
- DOpium stimulates nervous system and causes hallucinations.
Correct answer
C. Hashish causes alteration of thoughts, perceptions and hallucinations.
Step-by-step solution
Hallucination means apparent perception of external objects or sounds not actually present. It is caused by psychedelic drugs or hallicinogens. The hallucinogens act mainly on CNS (central nervous system) and greatly alter one's thoughts, feelings and perceptions. Hashish is the example of hallucinogen.