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Understanding GHB: The Risks and Uses of Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid

Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) is a powerful central nervous system depressant commonly associated with date rape and occasionally used by bodybuilders for muscle growth. It appears as a colorless, odorless liquid or a white powder. While GHB can produce euphoric and hallucinogenic effects, its short-term use can lead to dangerous side effects like seizures, vertigo, and loss of consciousness, while long-term use may cause anxiety and drug cravings. Possessing GHB is illegal, highlighting its significant risks and health implications.

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Understanding GHB: The Risks and Uses of Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid

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  1. GHB(Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid) A date rape drug A bodybuilders’ drug

  2. Classification • Powerful, rapidly acting central nervous system depressant

  3. What it looks like... LIQUID • Odorless • Colorless Or WHITE POWDER

  4. G Scoop Liquid Ecstasy Liquid X Georgia Home Boy Other Names

  5. Swallowed How it is used

  6. produces euphoric and hallucinogenic states enhances the effects of other bodybuilding supplements functions as a growth hormone that releases agents to stimulate muscle growth Why it is used

  7. SHORT TERM seizures vomiting sweating Vertigo Loss of consciousness Irregular / depressed respiration Tremors Coma LONG TERM Insomnia functions as a growth hormone that releases agents to stimulate muscle growth Interrupts normal physiological hormonal release during deep sleep stages. Physical Effects

  8. SHORT TERM Euphoria Hallucinations LONG TERM Anxiety Drug craving Psychological Effects

  9. Laws It is against the law to possess GHB

  10. Bibliography • “A Look at GHB”, Alcohol and Drug Information. March 30, 2005. <http://www.health.org/newsroom/rep/189.aspx >. • “Gamma-Hydroxybutyric AcidA Growing Danger”, Quackwatch. <http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/ghb.html>.

  11. Bibliography • “The psychological and behavioral effects of GHB…”, CNRS. April 1, 2005. <http://www2.cnrs.fr/en/8.htm>

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