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48DESIGNER DRUGSFigure 4.1 This diagram shows the chemical structure of GHBand its analogues BD and GBL. Notice the strong similarity betweenGHB and BD. Once ingested, both BD and GBL are rapidly convertedto GHB by the body.now illegal GHB. Such products were given names likeLongevity, Renewtrient, Revitalize, and Blue Nitro. However,GBL and BD are no less dangerous than GHB itself. The FDAhas issued warnings against the potential health hazards ofand addiction to GBL and BD, and GBL is now considered aSchedule I controlled substance (BD is yet to be classified).GBL is an active ingredient in liquid paint strippers, polishes,and engine degreasers, while BD can also be found in variousplastics, including floor coverings.GHB OVERDOSES INSPIRE A FEDERAL LAWUp until 2000, most laws regarding GHB and its analogueswere primarily up to the legislature of each individual state. As