Which one of the following is the correct statement regarding the particular psychotropic drug specified

Morphine leads to delusions and disturbed emotions.

Barbiturates cause relaxation and temporary euphoria.

Hashish causes alteration of thoughts, perceptions and hallucinations.

Opium stimulates nervous system and causes hallucinations.

Solution

Hashish causes alteration of thoughts, perceptions and hallucinations.

Hallucination means apparent perception of external objects or sounds not actually present. It is caused by psychedelic drugs or ha! licinogens. The hallucinogens act mainly on CNS (central nervous system) and greatly alter one's thoughts, feelings and perceptions. Hashish is the example of hallucinogen.