GHB

WHAT IS GHB??

• Gamma Hydroxybutyrate, made with GBL and lye
• A depressant
• Effects Central Nervous System
• No medical use, commonly abused
• U.S. classified as one of most dangerous drugs

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFECTS

• Effects several neurotransmitter systems
• Slower heart beat, makes you relaxed
• Nausea, hallucinations, amnesia, depression
• Have trouble breathing , lowered blood pressure
• Higher dose(2-5g)- coma or death

CONSUMTION

• Taken by mouth, in form of liquid
• Usually mixed with alcohol & ecstasy
• Liquid colorless and odorless
• Slightly salty/soapy taste
• Average dose: 1-5 grams, sold $5-$10

HOW ADDICTING?
Causes memory loss which is frustrating, so many take it again to get rid of that feeling.
Insomnia, anxiety, tachycardia, tremors, agitation

RISKS AND DANGERS

• After 1gm, relaxer
• 1-2 relaxes slows heartbeat
• 2-4 speech and movement slurs
• High doses, deep sleep, coma, and death

TREATMENT METHODS

• Supervised facility or hospital
• Usually requires counseling
• Education about addiction

INTERESTING FACTS
Street Names: Georgia Home Boy, Scoop, Liquid X, Somatomax
The Date Rape drug- liquid or tablet is slipped into drink and victim becomes drowsy enough to be raped without putting up a fight.

Book: "Ecstasy and Other Club Drugs" by Tara Koellhoer
Book: "GHB and Analogs- high risk club drugs" by Marie Wolf