GAMMA-HYDROXYBUTYERATE
- GHB
(i.e.
Grievous Bodily harm, G, Liquid X, Liquid E, Scoop, Soap, Gook,
Natural Sleep 550, Easy Lay, Gamma 10, Georgia Home Boy, Energy
Drink)
What is it - GHB is a depressant and was originally developed as an anesthetic. It was formerly sold by health-food stores and gyms as a sleep aid, fat burner, enhancer of muscle definition, and natural psychedelic, and was pulled off the market in 1990 because of its bad side effects.
Recognizing GHB - GHB is sold in white powdered form that looks like laundry flakes, in a clear, syrupy liquid form, or capsule form, and all can be dissolved in liquid. It can be snorted, smoked or mixed in drinks, and is often carried in small bottles, such as eye drop bottles. It can also have an unpleasant, plastic, salty taste and even mild odor that can be masked by mixing it with a sweet liquor or fruit drink.
Effects - GHB acts even faster than Rohypnol. Within five to twenty minutes after oral ingestion effects are felt, and acute effects are unpredictable and very dose-dependent. If combined with alcohol the effects may last 20 to 30 hours, and can be fatal. GHB can cause severe reactions when combined with alcohol, benzodiazepines, opiates, anticonvulsants, and allergy remedies. GHB remains in the blood for up to 4 hours, and in the urine for up to 12 hours.
| ~ Amnesia ~ Slower, deep respiration ~ Vomiting ~ Decreased body temperature ~ Interference with mobility and verbal coherence ~ Sleep-walking ~ Abrupt intense drowsiness, especially with large doses where it can occur |
~ Diarrhea ~ Delusions, hallucination ~ Agitation ~ Decreased heart rate ~ Semi-consciousness or uncon- sciousness, seizure, coma ~ Delusions, hallucination ~ Loss of inhibition, giddiness, silliness, and dizziness |