Question

From which plant is cocoa alkaloid or cocaine obtained? What is its effect on the human body? Write the chemical structure of morphine.

Answer 1

Hint: The cocaine drug is extracted from the leaves of the plant that belongs to the family Erythroxylaceae. The plant undergoes several chemical reactions during the extraction of cocaine. It is used as a stimulant. When it is taken in more than prescribed quantities then it may cause heart and lung problems.

Complete answer
The drugs are the substances that interfere with the normal physiological activity of the body and can interact with certain chemical reactions occurring in the body. The doctors can prescribe certain drugs because of its various benefits but sometimes they are abused. Examples of drugs include morphine, cocaine, Cannabis etc.
Coca alkaloids are the narcotic analgesics that are extracted from the coca plant. The scientific name of coca plant is Erythroxylum coca. Another name of cocaine is crack. Usually taken by snorting, it is generally misused because of its various effects on the body. Cocaine affects the central nervous system of humans. Its effects are-
-Increased self-esteem
-Increased energy
-Increase excitement
-Sense of fullness
Morphine is a sedative painkiller which is obtained from the Papaver somniferum plant. To get relief from the post-operative pain, the doctors prescribe it. But, sometimes it is misused which has several effects on the body. As it affects the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, the misuse of morphine causes mood swings, fatigue, bad performance etc. The acetylation of morphine gives heroin or smack.

Note: When the drugs are not taken in prescribed quantities, then it becomes addictive. When drug addicted persons do not get drugs, they start craving. This is a drug dependence in which the body shows withdrawal symptoms when it does not get the drug. The common withdrawal symptoms are vomiting, anxiety etc. The addicted person should immediately tell their parents about the problem. The family or friends of such a person should seek help from professionals and medical practitioners.