Heroine, one of the major chemicals responsible for drug abuse, is obtained from:

Correct option is B

✅ (b) Poppy: • Heroin (also known as diacetylmorphine) is synthesized from morphine, which is a natural alkaloid derived from the latex of the poppy plant (Papaver somniferum). • It is a narcotic drug and classified as highly addictive and illegal in many countries. • Poppy is also used for producing codeine, opium, and morphine.
❌ (a) Datura: • Contains toxic alkaloids like atropine, not heroin.
❌ (c) Periwinkle: • Known for producing anticancer alkaloids (vincristine, vinblastine).
❌ (d) Hemp: • Source of cannabinoids (e.g., THC), not opioids like heroin.