GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate) has been abused in the U.S. for its euphoric, sedative, and anabolic (body building) effects.
GHB is a strong, rapidly acting Central Nervous System Depressant
Initially available in health food stores or by mail order
Slightly salty tasting white powder
Street Names
Grievous Bodily Harm, G, Liquid Ecstasy, Georgia Home Boy, Scoop, Easy Lay, Nature’s Qualude, Liquid E
Who Uses GHB?
Has become popular among body builders
Has become popular as a club drug
Increasingly involved in OVERDOSES, POISIONINGS, DATE RAPES AND DEATHS!
GHB has been used by sexual predators to lower the defenses of women. These effects along with its ability to induce coma and amnesia cause its name to be added to the date rape drugs.
Routes of Administration
Swallowed
Mixed in drinks
Liquid, Powder, tablets and capsule form
GHB is often used in combination with alcohol…increasing the level of danger
Signs & Symptoms of Use
Nausea
Vomiting
Amnesia
Deep Long-Lasting sleep
Lack of Coordination
Short – Term Effects
Mild euphoria and lowers inhibitions
Slow breathing and heart rates to extremely dangerous levels
Induces effects similar to alcohol
Sedation
Depression
Delusions
Hallucinations
Seizures
Amnesia
Dis-inhibition
Enhance euphoric feeling
Hormone releasing effects can lead to muscle growth
Long – Term Effects
Dependency may occur
Depression
Coma
Overdose
Can happen rather quickly
Signs of overdose:
Drowsiness
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Loss of consciousness
Loss of motor reflexes
Impaired breathing
Ultimately death
References:
Florida Alcohol & Drug Abuse Association Resource Center, “Just the Facts, What are Club Drugs?” (October 1998)
Uppers, Downers, All Arounders: Physical and Mental Effects of Psychoactive Drugs (Paperback), 6th edition, by Darryl Inaba & William E. Cohen
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