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Q. Assertion : $LSD$ and marijuana are clinically used as analgesics.
Reason : Both these drugs suppress brain function.

AIIMSAIIMS 2006Human Health and Disease

Solution:

LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide) can be obtained from Claviceps purpurea (fungus) while Marijuana obtained from Cannabis sativa (plant). Both these drugs are hallucinogens and do not use as analgesics. Hallucinogens are chemicals which do not supressess brain function instead alters a person's thoughts, feelings and perception.