WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT... GHB (Gammahydroxybutyrate)

GHB is a synthetic (man-made), fast-acting ëdownerí and is also used as a hallucinogen. GHB, frequently used at raves, is usually a colorless, odorless, and nearly tasteless liquid, but there are GHB pills and powders too.

What does it do to your body/mind?

Users can feel the effects of GHB 15-60 minutes after ingesting the drug. However, the same dose of GHB can have different effects on different people - with serious, negative outcomes.

At low doses GHB can make users feel:

• Euphoric
• Less inhibited
• More sexual

At high doses GHB can cause:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Amnesia

There are serious health risks associated with GHB use.

GHB can cause:

• Respiratory distress
• Seizures
• Coma
• Death

IS IT ADDICTIVE?

Yes! Users can become physically dependent on GHB. Withdrawal from the drug can cause:

• Sweating
• Tremors
• Insomnia
• Anxiety

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