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Below is specific information on GHB:
Street Names: Liquid Ecstasy, Scoop, Easy Lay, Georgia Home Boy, Grievous Bodily Harm, Liquid X, and Goop1
What are the different forms of GHB?
- An odorless, colorless liquid form
- White powder material
How is GHB used?
- Usually ingested in a liquid mixture; most commonly mixed with alcohol
Who uses GHB?
- GHB has become popular among teens and young adults at dance clubs and "raves."
- Body builders sometimes use GHB for its alleged anabolic effects.
How does GHB get to the United States?
- Because the drug is easy to synthesize and manufacture, local operators usually handle distribution.
How much does GHB cost?
- GHB is usually sold by the capful, and sells for $5 to $25 per cap.
What are some consequences of GHB use?
- In lower doses, GHB causes drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, and visual disturbances.
- At higher dosages, unconsciousness, seizures, severe respiratory depression, and coma can occur.
- Overdoses usually require emergency room treatment, including intensive care for respiratory depression and coma. As of November 2000, DEA documented 71 GHB-related deaths.
- GHB has been used in the commission of sexual assaults because it renders the victim incapable of resisting, and may cause memory problems that could complicate case prosecution.
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