Many States Now Control Cold Medicine That Contains Pseudoephedrine

question 14

Multiple Choice

Many states now control cold medicine that contains pseudoephedrine. What is the reason for this?

• A) pseudoephedrine is an ingredient used to make meth
• B) pseudoephedrine is a highly addictive drug
• C) pseudoephedrine is likely to produce an overdose
• D) pseudoephedrine is highly flammable and may explode

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