What is GHB?Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is classified as a "sedative-hypnotic"; a powerful, fast-acting central nervous system depressant.
What are the effects?At lower doses GHB has a euphoric effect similar to alcohol, and can make the user feel relaxed, happy and sociable. Higher doses can make the user feel dizzy and sleepy, and can cause vomiting, muscle spasms, and loss of consciousness. Overdoses will always cause loss of consciousness (temporary coma), and will slow down breathing. Sometimes, particularly if mixed with alcohol, GHB can slow breathing down to a dangerously low rate, which has caused a number of deaths IS GHB Addictive?Use of GHB can cause physical dependency with harsh withdrawal symptoms. What are the risks with GHB?Some people don't feel the effects right away. As a result, many up the dose and increase their risk of overdosing in the process. Withdrawal symptoms can be pretty harsh and worsen over time for long-time users of GHB. Because it's so unpredictable, you shouldn't use any other drugs, especially alcohol, when you're on GHB. Alcohol and other depressants can make it difficult to breathe and cause you to fall into a deep unconsciousness, or even a coma. If you or someone you know feel that they may have a problem with GHB please click on the following link for more information. Click here to find out more about drug and alcohol treatment programs. |
