Category: drug history

There are several illicit drugs approved for medical use besides ketamine and gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) that have taken detours through illicit use before and/or after (!) being approved (or re-approved) as pharmaceuticals. Here are some notable examples: 1. MDMA (3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine) 2. Psilocybin 3. Cannabis (Marijuana) 4. Cocaine 5. Methamphetamine 6. Amphetamines 7. Ketamine 8. Heroin (Diamorphine)…