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GHB
COMMON & BRAND NAMES
G; Sodium Oxybate
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Depressant Intoxicant
CHEMICAL NAME
gamma-hydroxybutyrate
DESCRIPTION
GHB is a sedative used both as a sleep-aid and as a recreational intoxicant. It is known for its ability to induce a short (several hour) coma-like sleep at high doses. A number of GHB-related deaths in combination with its addiction potential led to it being made illegal in 1999.
CAUTION
GHB's dose/response curve is similar to that of alcohol : At higher doses, users fall unconscious and are temporarily unable to be awakened (coma). It may also dangerously depress breathing. Avoid Mixing With Alcohol.
BASICS EFFECTS IMAGES HEALTH LAW DOSE CHEMISTRY
Erowid strongly recommends that all liquid GHB be colored with blue food coloring. This serves a dual purpose of reducing the chance that it will be mistaken for water...as well as reducing the possibility that it can be added to a drink without someone's knowledge. An additional safety precaution when using GHB is to write "G" or "GHB" on your hand, so in the unfortunate event that you are found unconscious, those caring for you will know the cause. Be safe.
GENERAL INFORMATION #
GHB FAQ
6 GHB Overdose / Poisoning Stories
GHB Precautions
GHB Neuropharmacology, by BilZ0r
GHB and Sexual Assault
GHB and Drug Testing
GHB Material Data Safety Sheet
GABA Info
Ask Erowid : GHB
RELATED VAULTS #
gamma-Butyrlactone, Renutrient, Blue Nitro, 2(3H) Furanone di-hydro
1,4 Butanediol, Butylene glycol, BDO
GHV - Gamma Hydroxyvalerate
HISTORY #
GHB Timeline
MEDICAL USE #
GHB Patent : Use in treatment of alcoholism
GHB Patent : Use in treatment of sleep disorders
GHB Patent : Derivatives of 4-hydroxybutyric acid
Narcolepsy Q & A
HEALTH #
Cognitive Enhancement Research Institute : GHB
US Department of Health and Human Services - GHB
GHB Addiction & Withdrawals
Study on GHB Overdoses
GHB Toxicity
ARTICLES & WRITINGS #
GHB Demonization Proceeds in States by Ward Dean
Testimony before the California State Legislature
RESEARCH & JOURNAL ARTICLES #
Guidelines for the drug therapy of alcoholism
Coma-Inducing Drug GHB May Be Reclassified
Driving under the influence of GHB?
Fatality due to GHB and heroin intoxication
GHB Found Naturally Occurring in Wine
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MEDIA COVERAGE #
FDA Panel Pre-approves GHB as Cataplexy Treatment - June 2001
Debate Over Date Rape Drug Stirs Attack - Houston Chronicle, Oct 1999
Ingredients For Potentially Lethal Party Drug New Times, June 1999
A GHB Ban Could Hurt Some - Philadelphia Inquirer, Apr 1999
Trendy Drug goes Club Hopping - CNN
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CHEMISTRY & PHARMACOLOGY #
Basic Synthesis Description
GHB Synthesis FAQ
GHB Chemistry & Synthesis
EXPERIENCES #
Can Induce Heavy Vomiting...Avoid Salty Crackers, by J. Doe
Archetype Imagery of Stillness, by Toad (2C-B & GHB)
Effortless Transition, by Toad (2C-B and GHB)
GHB Overdoses & Poisonings
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BOOKS #
GHB: The Natural Mood Enhancer, by Dean & Morgenthaler
OFF-SITE RESOURCES
PRIMARY RESOURCES #
CERI : GHB
Lycaeum : GHB
Regenerative Effects of GHB, by James South (very positive)
SECONDARY RESOURCES #
Michael Cohn's GHB FAQ
GHB: New Perspectives
The Libra Project : GHB
London Toxicology Group : GHB
LAW #
Is butyrlactone illegal?
ARTICLES & WRITINGS #
The Story of Samantha Reid's Death
(GHB) : The First Authentic Antidepressant, by C. Rifat
GHB: The First Sociabilising Molecule, by C. Rifat
MEDIA COVERAGE #
GHB Declared Illegal by Israeli Knesset - Oct 20 2003
GOVERNMENT RESOURCES #
GHB Abuse in the United States (w/statistics)
FDA Consumer0 - Mar/Apr 200
PROHIBITION SITES #
DEA : GHB
Project GHB
On the Teen Scene (Sensationalist & Inaccurate)
NON-ENGLISH RESOURCES #
Unitydrugs.nl : GHB (Nederlands)
Technoplus : GHB (Français)
Eve & Rave : GHB (Deutsch)