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L.A. takes aim at phenibut, an unregulated 'gas station drug' that is growing in popularity

City Council hopes to regulate phenibut, a drug one council member says is widely available to children in gas stations and convenience stores.

L.A. takes aim at phenibut, an unregulated 'gas station drug' that is growing in popularity

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City Council hopes to regulate phenibut, a drug one council member says is widely available to children in gas stations and convenience stores.

L.A. City Council hopes to regulate phenibut, a drug one council member says is widely available to children in gas stations and convenience stores.

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City Council hopes to regulate phenibut, a drug one council member says is widely available to children in gas stations and convenience stores.

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