Party Drugs - GHB (aka GBH)
GHB is primarily a depressant of the central nervous system. Some of
the slang names for GHB include Liquid Ecstasy, Georgia Home Boy and G.
GHB is produced in various ways. They are produced in capsule forms,
white powder, clear liquid and tablet form. GHB has no odor and is
colorless. This drug is described as having a salty taste. That being
said, many times it is diluted with water or other liquids and that
makes it almost completely undetectable. In most cases, GHB is produced
in private homes. In many cases, they are produced using kits that can
be purchased online. GHB is made up of the ingredients sodium hydroxide
(or possibly potassium hydroxide) and mixed with GBL. These ingredients
are used in drain cleaners and solvents used to strip floors.
How is GHB used? When the drug is in a powder form, it is quite easy to
measure a dose. When it is a liquid, there is a wide range of
concentrations. That results in a single dose that could be a few drops
or it could be a full glass. GHB has been used by a number of body
builders to help promote the growth of muscles. GHB is also considered
to be a recreational drug, primarily among people who frequent raves and
other parties..
What are some of the short term effects of GHB? When small amounts are
taken of this drug, it is known that it will help reduce anxiety and
also help a person relax. However, when it is combines with other types
of drugs, it can produce bad effects such as nausea, and difficulty
breathing. It can also cause anxiety, sweating, tremors and bad effects
from withdrawal.
What are some of the long term effects of using GHB? Over time, if the
user increases the doses that are ingested, this will first result in
sleep and then later it could result in com and even death. GHB has been
in the news quite a bit because some have used it as a so-called 'date
rape' drug. This drug can be easily put into someone's drink because it
has no taste and no odor. Signs And Symptoms
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Unconsciousness
- Memory loss
- Difficulty breathing
- Seizures
- Coma
Some Street Names
- G
- Grievous Bodily Harm
- Gook
- Easy Lay
- Vita-G
- G Juice
News: Two critical, dozens ill after
GHB overdose |
