Question
Which one of the following depresses brain activity and produces feelings of calmness, relaxation and drowsiness?
Morphine
Valium
Amphetamines
Hashish
Solution
B.
Valium
Valium is a benzodiazephine (sedative) that gives a feeling of relaxation, calmness or drowsiness in the body.
Morphine is the main opium alkaloid that depresses respiratory centre and contributes to the fall in blood pressure.
Amphetamines are synthetic drugs and are stimulant in nature.
Hashish is a hallucinogen.
