Which of the following is a drug that was widely used by bodybuilders and athletes to lose fat and build muscle and was available over the counter in health food stores in the 1980s?
A)3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)
B)Morphine
C)Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB)
D)Rohypnol

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Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) was initially popular among bodybuilders and athletes in the 1980s for its supposed ability to stimulate growth hormone release, thereby aiding in fat loss and muscle building. It was available over the counter in health food stores before its potential for abuse and its dangerous side effects became widely recognized, leading to stricter regulations.

Which of the Following Is a Drug That Was Widely