Which three substances are classified as natural narcotics derived from the opium poppy?

The classification of natural narcotics derived from the opium poppy includes substances that are directly obtained from the plant. Opium, morphine, and codeine are all compounds that originate from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum).

Opium is a raw, natural substance extracted from the poppy’s latex, and it contains several alkaloids, including morphine and codeine. Morphine is a potent analgesic derived from opium, widely used in medical settings for pain relief. Codeine, also obtained from opium, is a less potent analgesic that is often used to treat mild to moderate pain and to relieve cough.

In contrast, the other options include substances that are not classified as natural narcotics from the opium poppy. For instance, Xanax is a benzodiazepine, which is a class of drugs used to treat anxiety and panic disorders, and methadone is a synthetic opioid not derived from the opium poppy. Angel dust, or PCP, is a dissociative anesthetic and is not related to the opium poppy or its derivatives. Therefore, the trio of opium, morphine, and codeine accurately represents substances derived directly from the opium