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Understanding the Past: What is an example of a drug that was once legal in the United States but now is not?

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In the late 19th century, cocaine was a common ingredient in patent medicines, beverages like Coca-Cola, and other products sold without regulation, illustrating a stark contrast to its current illegal status. The history of this substance serves as a potent example for the question: what is an example of a drug that was once legal in the United States but now is not?.