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Facts about GHB

May 26th, 2009 | Author: admin

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GHB – Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid

The human body naturally produces GHB in the central nervous system. It was first produce synthetically in 1874 by “Alexander Zaytsey” and it was not researched for human usage until the 1960s by Dr. Henri Labonti. In the early years it was widely used a crossed Europe as a sleeping agent and at child birth. As time went on the medical community began to realize abuse and dependency on the drug and more regulations were put in place.

GHB has several different street names; “ Liquid Ecstasy”, “Liquid X”, “Liquid G”. When a small amount of GHB is consumed the user will feel an overall feeling of euphoria and well being. When taken in larger amounts the following will occur;

Drowsiness

Dizziness

Depressed Breathing

Amnesia

Nausea

Unconsciousness

When used recreationally in most cases the drug will be a white crystalline type of powder, and it will have a salty taste, and will be odorless and colorless. This has made the drug very popular in the clubs, because it is odorless and colorless it has been used as a date rape drug. This occurs when the drug is mixed into their drinks and the person becomes vulnerable and intoxicated from the GHB and the alcohol.

GHB is both physically and psychologically addictive and has very long and uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. Overdose on GHB is very difficult to treat and has caused death in many cases.

For help finding a rehabilitation center for someone using GHB please contact one of our counselors at – 1-877-744-3536