GHB

What is it?

Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) falls into the family of depressants and is already found in our bodies in trace amounts

What does it look like?

GHB can be a clear liquid that looks just like water or a powder

Street Names

Grievous bodily harm (GBH), Fantasy, Liquid Ecstasy, Georgia Home Boy, Sleep-500, Liquid E,G, Scoop, cherry meth, soap, organic Quaalude, blue nitro

How They Are Taken

• GHB is usually swallowed
• A smaller percentage of users have injected and inserted the drug into the anus

How They Work

• GHB slows down nervous system activity and messages between the brain and body

Why Is It Taken? (Desired Side Effects)

• Euphoria
• Increased sex drive and sensuality
• Fewer inhibitions
• Hallucinations
• Increased energy levels
• Great feelings of happiness
• Need to socialise and talk

Unwanted Side Effects

• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Tremors
• Loss of coordination
• Loss of muscle tone
• Loss of gag reflex
• Confusion
• Irritation
• Agitation
• Tunnel vision
• Stopped breathing
• Blackouts
• Memory lapses
• Seizures
• Coma

Long Term Side Effects

Long term side effects of GHB are unclear

Overdose And Death

• Being in a sleep that cannot be woken out of
• Unable to communicate
• Sweating profusely
• Vomiting
• Shallow and/or irregular breathing

Addiction And Dependency

• GHB is considered highly addictive both psychologically and physical.
• Developing a tolerance for this drug is easy and it is common for users to build dependence for it very quickly. Building a tolerance means that increasing amounts of GHB need to be taken to achieve the same effect.
• Once addicted/dependant on GHB it is difficult to stop