GHB

ASHLIN ROHBOCK

What is GHB?

GHB is a powerful synthetic drug that has euphoric and sedative

effects.

It acts as depressant on the central nervous system and is rapidly

metabolized by the body.

The effects of the drug can be felt within fifteen to twenty minutes
after ingestion.

How is it made?

GHB is made from gamma butyrolactone (GBL) and Sodium Hydroxide

or Potassium Hydroxide.

So, in other words, GHB is made from the equivalent of degreasing

solvent (or a floor stripper) mixed with drain cleaner.

What are the different types of GHB?

GBL - precursor to GHB

Na-GHB - most common for of real GHB

K-GHB- another common form of real GHB

GHB-OH more commonly known as 1,4 Butanediol.

GHB-OH Has chemically taste. (no tactile, body sensation, etc) This is the more common variety, had doses of about
15-17mL and re-doses of half of that.
Firstly, we used to get what we thought was GBL, diluted in water. (GBL reacts spontaneously with H2O until it reaches an
equilibrium that is both GBL and GHB
This stuff tasted SALTY kinda like double salted licorice. In the concentration that we had it in, it took about 1mL per
10kgs. The effects we probably the closest I have ever felt to MDMA. It also made my body very sensitive, and gave
shadows (ie: after piggy-backing someone, I could still feel them on my back for some time.)
Also if 1mL or so too much was taken, it would normally give a nauseous feeling that USUALLY went after 10-15 mins.
Re-doses were usually around 50-75% of the original dose.
Next we got some stuff that was VERY similar to the salty stuff. Though it smelt of floor polish and also tasted slightly
soapy. (It still had a bit of a salty taste)
This stuff was less potent and re-doses of equal (one time it needed 125 amounts were needed. (Bluelight)

What are some street names?

G
Gamma-OH

Liquid E

Georgia Home-Boy

Grevious Bodily Harm

Liquid X

Liquid Ecstasy

Scoop

Water

Everclear

Great Hormones at bedtime

GBH

Soap

Easy

Salty Water

G-Riffick

Cherry Meth

Organic Quaalude

Jib

Why is it used?

GHB is used for weight loss, muscle building, and relief of some fibromyalgia
symptoms including pain, fatigue, and sleep problems. It is also used as an alternative
to the dietary supplement L-tryptophan for promoting relaxation and sleepiness.
People who are addicted to alcohol or narcotic drugs sometimes use GHB to help them
manage withdrawal symptoms. It is also used to cause sexual arousal. (WebMD)

GHB used to be available as a dietary supplement in the U.S., but it was taken off the
market in 1990 because of safety concerns. GHB and two closely related chemicals,
gamma butyrolactone (GBL) and butanediol (BD), were linked to 3 deaths and 122
serious side effects. Nevertheless, secret production and sales of GHB continued, often
on the Internet. Continued interest in GHB might have been fueled by GHBs reputation
as a date rape drug. Under the Date-Rape Drug Prohibition Act of 2000, regulation
tightened. GHB was classified as a Schedule I controlled substance, like heroin. It is
now illegal for Americans to produce, sell, or possess GHB except for medical use. A
prescription form of GHB remains available, but the only legal access to this drug is
through a physician or other healthcare provider who is licensed to prescribe
medications. (WebMD)

Cont.

GHB is also used as a date rape drug. Statistics show that 1 in 4

(women) college students are either date raped, or experience
attempted date rape. This study also went on to show that eighty
four percent of women who have experienced rape, knew their
attackers. And that women between ages 16-24 are four times more
likely to be date raped.

Acute effects of GHB

Dizziness

Nausea

Vomiting

Confusion

Seizures

Respiratory depression

Intense drowsiness

Amnesia

Euphoria

Lack of inhibitions

Chronic Effects of GHB

Difficulty concentrating

Hallucinations

Slurred speech

Headaches

Amnesia

Respiratory depression

Mouth sores and infections

Cardiovascular collapse

Muscle pain

Extreme anxiety

Seizures

GHB Statistics

In 1998, GHB led to 1,343 emergency room visits.

Up until 1992, there had been a reported 3,500 overdoses on GHB.

Approximately 1,872 women are sexually assaulted in the United

States every day (many of which are victims to date rape.

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