GHB

Aka GBH, liquid ecstasy, liquid X

Written by SpunOut | Last updated September 28^th, 2015

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Remember: All drugs, including the misuse of prescribed medication, can pose serious health risks, up to and including possible death.

What is it?

GHB is a synthetic drug used as an anaesthetic. It comes in a clear, odourless liquid or in powder form and has a slightly salty taste. You can usually buy it in small bottles to swallow by the capful.

Is it legal?

What happens when you take it?

You become more relaxed and sleepy or may feel more energetic.
GHB can increase sociability and sexual desire.
If you take larger amounts you may become unconscious.

Side effects

Dizziness, digestive upset and nausea, loss of balance and slurred speech.

Dangers of GHB

The difference between the dose needed to get you high and an overdose can be as little as half a capful. Dosage is also difficult to calculate as the strength of GHB varies from bottle to bottle.
Higher doses can cause nausea, muscle stiffness, vomiting, confusion and convulsions.
In some cases it can lead to coma and respiratory collapse. There's also a danger of choking on vomit.
Badly produced GHB can burn the mouth.
Mixing GHB with alcohol or other drugs can be extremely dangerous, even fatal, because of its depressant effects.
Because GHB can really knock you out, it’s been linked to drug assisted sexual assault.

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