GHB

Gamma hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) is a clear liquid classified as a sedative. Sometimes referred to as liquid ecstasy, Georgia home boy, scoop, grievous bodily harm, easy lay, or goop, GHB is a club drug that lowers inhibitions and makes the user feel relaxed, mildly euphoric, and energetic. GHB is easily made and sold at cheap prices. It can be made from solvents used to strip paint, degreasing solvents, drain cleaner, and other household products. This chemical concoction’s ingredients vary widely based on the manufacturing process and the manufacturer.

What is GHB and How is It Used?

GHB is a central nervous system depressant that is available by prescription to treat sleep disorders in some countries. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned GHB in 1990. Previously, the drug was considered safe and natural, and was marketed for its alleged anabolic effects. Today, all sales of products containing GHB are illegal except in treatment of a rare, severe form of narcolepsy.

Today, people use GHB for its intoxicating effects. It’s typically used at raves and is a notorious date-rape drug. GHB is mostly taken in a liquid form, though it can be found as a powder. In its liquid form, it’s clear and looks like water, except it’s slightly thicker and bubbles when shaken. It’s commonly sold by the dose, which usually consists of a capful of liquid. It can be found for $5 to $25 a capful, and is one of the fastest-growing drugs used by college students and teenagers. It has about 80 slang names, including gamma-o and salty water.

Short-Term Effects of GHB

GHB creates a feeling of happiness and mild ecstasy. It has been known to enhance sexual desire, lower inhibitions, relieve anxiety and increase sociability. GHB use may also result in headaches, anxiety, insomnia, loss of muscle control and coordination, loss of gag reflex, nausea, vomiting, memory loss, difficulty breathing, and a slow heart rate. The effects may last up to four hours after taking the drug. Users can overdose on GHB in small amounts, making it one of the most dangerous club drugs available.

Long-Term Effects and Overdose Symptoms

In large doses, GHB may cause a user to ramble incoherently or have an intense desire to sleep. Users who overdose may fall into a deep sleep where they are unable to be awakened for three hours or more. GHB has been linked to death, especially when combined with alcohol or other drugs.

A Popular Predatory Drug

GHB is especially dangerous for its use as a predatory or date-rape drug. Since GHB is colorless, odorless, and mostly tasteless—it’s just slightly salty—it can easily be hidden in drinks, especially flavored drinks. The drug makes users more affectionate—rendering a victim incapable of resistance—and leads to short-term memory loss.

Recognizing an Addiction

GHB is highly addictive and is a relatively new drug to treat. Withdrawal symptoms may include hallucinations, anxiety attacks, profuse sweating, and disorientation. Symptoms may last for many days.

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