Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB)

• Declared Illegal in 1990
• Liquid or powder form
• Odorless, colorless, slightly salty taste (but still often undetectable in beverages)
• Effects occur within 10 minutes and last 1-3 hours
• Detectable in urine only within 4-5 hours of ingestion
• Body weight, food intake, and other factors affect potency
• Frequently combined with alcohol and has caused a number of deaths
• Physical dependency and harsh withdrawal symptoms can occur
• Central nervous system depressant which can cause giddiness, silliness, disinhibition, heightened sense of touch, deep intoxication, unconsciousness, seizures, vomiting, respiratory problems, hallucinations, drowsiness, dizziness, coma
• Can be obtained for about $10 per bottle

Additional Resources

• Project GHB
• The AntiDrug: Information on GHB
• NCADI: A Look At GHB