Narcotic drug derived from opium that is extremely addictive, but often used in hospitals after surgery for pain management.

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A	heroin
B	morphine
C	pcp
D	marijuana

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Conventionally, the term opiate can be used to describe those opioids that are alkaloids, derived from the opium poppy; these include morphine and codeine.

Detailed explanation-2: -Opiates are chemical compounds that are extracted or refined from natural plant matter (poppy sap and fibers). Examples of opiates: Opium. Morphine.

Detailed explanation-3: -Opiates are analgesic and sedative drugs that contain opium or an opium derivative from the poppy plant (Papaver somniferum). Opiates include opium, morphine, and codeine. An opioid is any substance with morphinelike activity that acts as an agonist or antagonist at an opioid receptor.

Detailed explanation-4: -Some of the commonly utilized narcotics include morphine, fentanyl, hydromorphone (Dilaudid®), merperidine (Demerol®) and oxycodone (OxyContin®). Anesthesiologists administer these drugs intra-operative (during surgery) and post-operatively (after surgery) to help control pain.

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