What Illicit Drug Is Similar in Structure to the Decongestant

question 17

Multiple Choice

What illicit drug is similar in structure to the decongestant pseudoephedrine, requiring special limits to be put in place to allow purchase of this behind-the-counter medication?

• A)Cocaine
• B)Methamphetamine
• C)Heroin
• D)Psilocybin

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