GHB
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Gamma Hydroxybutyrate
GHB is central nervous system depressant. It can come in a clear liquid, white powder, or capsule form. It is orally ingested, never injected into the nerves of insufflated (inhaled). Chemically, GHB is composed of gamma butyrolactone (GBL) and sodium or pottassium hydroxide (which are used as floor stripping solvents). The chemical formula is C4H8O3.
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Effects of GHB
GHB is commonly being used by gym members because it is said to stimulate muscle growth (makeshift steroid) and was originally created as a dietary supplement before 1990, however more commonly GHB is used recreationally by partygoers as a "date rape" drug. It has similar affects to alcohol where it produces a feeling of relaxation and relieves anxiety and is often classified as a "feel good" drug. It makes someone feel relaxed, sociable, and happy. However, at high doses, GHB can trigger a coma-like sleep.
GHB is the safest most beneficial drug known to man (next to water) because its a dietary supplement that aids in growth stimulation. MYTH.
Short Term
Short Term effects last 1.5-6 hours depending on
dosage, the person, and if it is combined with
any other drug.
This includes:
- Naseau/Vomiting
- Loss of muscle control
- Difficulty breathing
- Hallucinations
- Dizziness/Drowsiness
- Sexual Arousal
- Memory loss
- Vision Problems
- Combativeness
- Agitation
Long Term
Long term effects include serious withdrawal
affects because it is addictive. People who become
addicted to GHB have to increase dosage each week to
feel the same psychological and physiological effects.
Addiction leads to the long-term effects.
This includes:
- Addiction
- Insomnia
- Long-term anxiety
- Tremors & Sweating
- Heart problems/murmurs
- Trouble breathing
- Seizure
- Coma
- Death
GHB has not been proven to stimulate growth hormones and is not recommended for this purpose.
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One form of GHB that is legal and prescribed is called Xyrem. It is a sleep aid sedative and treats patients with narcolepsy (random/frequent episodes of sleep) or catalepsy (weakening or paralysis of muscle during intense emotion) and/or EDS (excessive daytime sleepiness). This is because GHB changes one's levels of alertness and alters breathing.
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