Question

which type of drug can be synthetic or made from poppies and is used in some prescription medicines to relieve severe pain?
a. barbiturates
b. marijuana
c. opioids
d. stimulants

Explanation:

• Option A: Barbiturates are sedative - hypnotic drugs, not primarily derived from poppies or used mainly for severe pain relief.
• Option B: Marijuana is a psychoactive drug from the cannabis plant, not related to poppies or used in the same way for severe pain.
• Option C: Opioids can be synthetic or derived from poppies (like morphine from opium poppies) and are used in prescription medicines to relieve severe pain.
• Option D: Stimulants increase alertness and energy, not used for severe pain relief or derived from poppies.

Answer:

C. opioids