Concept:Drug abuse refers to the harmful use of substances such as
tobacco,
nicotine,
barbiturates, and
cocaine, each of which produces specific physical and mental effects.
Explanation:Let us check each statement independently.
Statement
1: Smoking
tobacco introduces carcinogenic substances that increase the risk of lung and throat cancer. Hence, this is correct.
Statement
2:
Nicotine stimulates the release of
adrenaline, which raises the heart rate. Hence, this is correct.
Statement
3:
Barbiturates are sedative medicines commonly used to treat depression and insomnia, and they are often abused. Hence, this is correct.
Statement
4: Excessive dosage of
cocaine can cause hallucinations, along with euphoria and increased energy. Hence, this is correct.
Thus, all the statements
1,
2,
3, and
4 are factually accurate regarding drug abuse.
Answer:D. All are correct