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Health Topics: Drugs: GHB

Also known as G, Georgia home boy & liquid X.

GHB or gamma-hydroxybutyrate is a depressant that has not yet been classified by the DEA.  GHB can be taken in pill or liquid form and many times used at clubs or raves.  It has also been used as a date rape drug.

Effects
  • confusion
  • fatigue
  • impaired memory
  • judgment.
  • false feeling of well-being
  • lowered inhibitions

Long Term Effects
  • drowsiness
  • nausea/vomiting
  • headache
  • loss of consciousness
  • loss of reflexes
  • seizures
  • coma
  • death

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