GHB
(Gamma Hydroxybutyric acid)
• Depressant for the
central nervous
system.
http://www.drug-rehabs.org/ghb-drug-pictures.php
GHB Street Names
• “Liquid Ecstasy”
• “Liquid x”
• “Georgia home boy”
• “Fantasy”
• “G”
GHB
• It is illegally produced in home labs.
• Known as a designer drug, it is specifically made for
getting people high.
• It causes the victim incapable of resisting and may
cause memory problems.
• It makes the user feel relaxed, happy, and sociable.
Appearance of GHB
• An odorless, colorless,
liquid form.
• It can also be in
powder or pill form.
• Usually ingested in a
liquid mixture; most
commonly mixed with
alcohol.
http://www.streetdrugs.org/html%20files/GHB.html
http://www.lcpcopp.ca/events/mfl08/depressants.php
GHB Category
• GHB is a depressant, It attacks the
central nervous system.
• The drugs in the category of
depressants all slow down the nervous
system and reduce stress.
Short Term/ Immediate Effects
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Visual Disturbances
Long-Term Effects
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Unconsciousness
Seizures
Severe respiratory depression
Coma
Death
Insomnia
Liver Failure
Legality
• GHB is now illegal in most
states in the United States
• Anyone who possesses,
manufactures, or distributes
GHB could face up to 20
years in prison.
Medical Usage
• It was approved
by the food and
drug
administration
for use of
treatment for
narcolepsy (A
sleep disorder)
before it became
illegal.
http://www.androidguys.com/2009/12/09/fda-drugs-appfor-android-released/
GHB Statistics
• It is used for people
the age of 12-77
• More than 66 deaths
are related to GHB
overdoses
http://drashkan.tripod.com/home/id11.html
• More than 5,800
overdoses have
been documented in
emergency rooms
nationwide.
Where To Go For Help
• Alcohol and Drug Recovery
Center Hartford, CT. Call (860)524-0046
• The Salvation Army Adult Rehab
Center. 333 Homestead Avenue
Hartford, CT.
Citations
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How GHB is abused. Rape Treatment Center. May 9th,
2011 <http://www.911rape.org/rape-drugs/ghb/how-ghb-is-abused>
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U,S Drug Enforcment Administration. DEA. May
5th, 2011 <http://www.justice.gov/dea/concern/ghb_factsheet.html>.
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GHB facts. Above The Influence. May 5th,
2011 <http://abovetheinfluence.com/facts/drugsghb/>.
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Club Drugs. July 2010 National Instuitute on drug abuse. May 5th,
2011 <http://www.drugabuse.gov/infofacts/clubdrugs.html>.
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Porrota, Trinka. GHB addiction. May 5th,
2011 http://www.trendydrugs.org/ghb_addiction.htm#Statistics%20%20Underreported
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GHB. Dance Safe. May 9th, 2011 <http://dancesafe.org/druginformation/ghb>.
Citations
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GHB Drug addiction and abuse. March 25th, 2011 Narconon. May 9th,
2011 <http://www.narconon.ca/ghb.htm>.