Liquid GHB

Liquid GHB/ GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate) is a depressant. It’s usually available as a clear liquid. It is known as a designer drug because it is made (usually in home basement labs) for the purposes of getting high.

Like Ecstasy, GHB is popular with club-goers and those who go to “rave” parties, including teens and young adults. When mixed with alcohol, it has a depressant effect that can cause someone to black out. This is why GHB is often called the date rape drug.

How GHB is used

firstly, GHB was first manufactured and studied in the 1960s and used as a general anesthetic. It was also widely available in the 1980s as a dietary supplement and bodybuilding product. GHB has since been withdrawn from use in many countries because of unwanted side effects. It is now an illegal (illicit) drug in Australia. also, GHB is sometimes used to spike drinks and has been involved in cases of sexual assault. It is easy to slip it into a drink, because it has no color or smell and it can cause drowsiness, sleep and short-term memory loss. This means that victims may not be able to resist or recall a sexual assault. For this reason, it is sometimes known as a ‘date rape‘ drug.

How GHB works

firstly, GHB is a depressant that occurs naturally in the brain and has sedative and anesthetic effects. secondly, Depressant substances slow down the activity of the brain and other parts of the central nervous system. also, Other drugs that have depressant effects include alcohol, heroin and benzodiazepines.

GHB comes in a few forms including:

• a colorless, odorless, bitter or salty-tasting liquid – sold in small bottles or vials
• a color liquid
• crystals or powder (this is less common).

Common effects of GHB

Generally, the effects of GHB are felt within 15 minutes and last for around three hours. also, GHB effects vary greatly depending on the amount used. again, A small increase in amount can result in a dramatic increase in its effects. This is one of the most dangerous aspects of using GHB. lastly, There is a very small difference between the amount a person may take to produce the desired effect and the amount that results in overdose.

In moderate amounts, GHB can produce feelings of:

• relaxation
• drowsiness
• sociability
• euphoria
• lack of inhibition
• an increased urge for sex
• heightened sensitivity to touch.