Other commonly abused substances

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Recreational drug use typically involves mind-altering drugs, but it may involve drugs taken for other purposes, usually losing weight or enhancing athletic performance. Taking these drugs without medical need and medical supervision can endanger the quality of life, health, or safety of the user. Using a drug this way is considered a substance use disorder. Anabolic steroids are probably the most commonly used drugs in this group. Others include

Diuretics
Erythropoietin and darbepoetin
Growth hormone
Ipecac syrup
Laxatives