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Slang Terms:
Fantasy, Georgia Home Boy, Soap, Liquid Ecstasy, Easy Lay, Salty Water,
Grievous Bodily Harm, "G"
Short Term Effects:
Low Dose
· Sedates the body
· Drowsiness
· Reduces Social Inhibitions
· Headache
· Vomiting
· Slows breathing rate
· Slows heart rate
· Increases libido
· Nausea
· Mild euphoria
High Dose
· Loss of consciousness
· Loss of reflexes
· Seizures
· Coma
· Severe respiratory depression
· Ultimately death; especially
if mixed with alcohol or other drugs
Long Term Effects:
The long-term effects of GHB are currently unknown, however research
is being done to determine these effects. What is known is that it
can be as addictive as heroin.
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GHB
gamma-hydroxybutyrate
Form
GHB is found in the form of a clear liquid, white powder, tablet or capsule.
How is it Used?
GHB is highly soluble and can be added to any drink.
When and Why it is Used
GHB is a club drug often used as an alternative to ecstasy, as a date rape
drug, and for its euphoria producing effects. It is used as a "date
rape" drug because of its disinhibiting and unconscious causing effects.
It is also used because it is readily available.
Other Facts
GHB mixed with alcohol can cause respiratory collapse or coma.
The amount ingested to feel the desired effects is very close to the dosage
that can cause seizures or coma.
Effects that begin 10 to 20 minutes after ingestion and can last for up
to 4 hours.
Much of the GHB on the streets is produced in homes. This means that the
concentration varies dramatically from dose to dose depending on how it
was made and who made it.
GHB was originally sold in health stores to stimulate muscle growth because
of its anabolic effects.
GHB is a Schedule I Drug under the Federal Controlled Substances Act.
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