What Is the Ephedrine Party Drug, and How Is It Dangerous?
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In 2004, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the sale of dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids due to an unreasonable risk of injury, yet abuse of this drug persists. The so-called **ephedrine party drug** is a dangerous stimulant that was formerly marketed for energy and weight loss but has serious cardiovascular and psychological risks.
