Ephedrine, Factor in Life or Death?

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Using the untimely death of professional baseballer, Steven Bechler, as a case in point, this paper argues that the common drug, ephedrine, should remain legal, despite the fact that it has been linked to many deaths in recent history. The paper argues that those people who died due to overdosing on ephedrine, abused the drug, and thus, the substance should not be banned. It argues that the drug is a constructive supplement, and it helps many people suffering from health issues if used properly.

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"The National Institute of Health cited evidence of the same nature when they conducted the RAND Study, which tested the athletic performance enhancement with ephedrine (See Appendix). They found that when used alone, the effects of ephedrine were almost equivalent to the effects of caffeine on athletic performance. They did find that used together, the effects were much greater and the elevated heart rate in response could find to be problematic. In response to these finding, in 2003, the Federal Trade Commission, mandated a warning label making it clear to users that serious adverse effects are particularly high with strenuous exercise and/or use of stimulants including caffeine (Jones 4)."

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