Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is a "club drug" that recently has been associated with date rape and other sexual assault cases. It is a colorless, odorless, nearly tasteless drug that dissolves easily and has been slipped into victim's drinks. GHB produces a range of effects including sedation, amnesia, drowsiness and even death.
Brand or Common Names:
GHB
Slang Terms:
G, Liquid Ecstasy, Grievous Bodily Harm
Medical Uses:
None
Duration of Effects:
90 minutes to 4 hours
Possible Effects:
Slurred Speech, Altered Breathing and Heart Rate, Depression, Sedation, Amnesia, Anxiety, Paranoia, Drowsiness, Euphoria, Psychosis, Physical and Psychological Dependence
Methods of Use:
Oral
Effects of Overdose:
Slow and Shallow Breathing, Sleep Disorders, Weak and Rapid Pulse Rate, Clammy Skin, Convulsions, Coma, Death
Withdrawal Symptoms:
Anxiety, Insomnia, Tremors, Delirium, Convulsions, Cramps, Nausea, Chills and Sweating, Irritability, Death