Which of the following drugs or drug types was widely prescribed in the late sixties and early seventies but by the eighties was no longer prescribed at all?

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Methaqualone, also known as Quaaludes, was widely prescribed in the late sixties and early seventies as a sedative and hypnotic drug. However, by the eighties, it was discovered that the drug had a high potential for abuse and addiction, leading to its classification as a Schedule I drug by the DEA in 1984. As a result, it is no longer prescribed or available for medical use in the United States.

Which of the Following Drugs or Drug Types Was Widely