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== General Information ==
= General Information =
Classification: Depressant
 
GHB (Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid) is a CNS depressant used as intoxicant.
GHB (Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid) is a CNS depressant used as intoxicant.


=== History ===
== History ==
GHB was synthesized and introduced into medicine in 1960 and in 1963 discovered as a naturally occurring chemical in the human brain.
GHB was synthesized and introduced into medicine in 1960 and in 1963 discovered as a naturally occurring chemical in the human brain.


== Dosage ==  
= Dosage =  
=== Oral ===
== Oral ==


Duration: 1-3 hours
Duration: 1-3 hours


Low dose: 0.5-1.5g
Light: 0.5-1.5g


Medium (typical) dose: 1-2.5g
Common: 1-2.5g


High dose: 2-4g
Strong: 2-4g


GBL dose: 1ml GBL is equal to 1.6g GHB
GBL dose: 1ml GBL is equal to 1.6g GHB


== Effects ==  
= Effects =


=== Positive ===  
== Positive ==
*Relaxation
*Relaxation
*Increased sociability
*Increased sociability
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*Enhanced sensuality
*Enhanced sensuality


=== Neutral ===  
== Neutral ==  
*Dizziness
*Dizziness


=== Negative ===  
== Negative ==  
*Nausea
*Nausea
*Restlessness
*Restlessness
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*Amnesia
*Amnesia


=== After effects ===
== After effects ==


* Hangover (usually only occurs from high doses)
* Hangover (usually only occurs from high doses)
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*Drowsiness
*Drowsiness


== Harm Reduction ==
= Harm Reduction =


*Avoid driving and operating heavy machinery
*Avoid driving and operating heavy machinery
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** Low
** Low


== Chemistry and Pharmacology ==  
= Chemistry and Pharmacology =  


=== Production ===
== Production ==
Production of GHB consists simply of mixing "lactone" (short for gamma butyrlactone) and lye (sodium hydroxide) in the proper amounts. It can also be converted from GBL.
Production of GHB consists simply of mixing "lactone" (short for gamma butyrlactone) and lye (sodium hydroxide) in the proper amounts. It can also be converted from GBL.


== Legal status ==  
= Legal =  


GHB is illegal in most parts of the world, GBL is legal in parts of Europe.
GHB is illegal in most parts of the world, GBL is legal in parts of Europe.

Revision as of 07:11, 12 April 2014

General Information

GHB (Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid) is a CNS depressant used as intoxicant.

History

GHB was synthesized and introduced into medicine in 1960 and in 1963 discovered as a naturally occurring chemical in the human brain.

Dosage

Oral

Duration: 1-3 hours

Light: 0.5-1.5g

Common: 1-2.5g

Strong: 2-4g

GBL dose: 1ml GBL is equal to 1.6g GHB

Effects

Positive

  • Relaxation
  • Increased sociability
  • Positive mood changes
  • Euphoria
  • Empatogenic
  • Enhanced sensuality

Neutral

  • Dizziness

Negative

  • Nausea
  • Restlessness
  • Unconsciousness
  • Amnesia

After effects

  • Hangover (usually only occurs from high doses)
  • Sleepiness
  • Drowsiness

Harm Reduction

  • Avoid driving and operating heavy machinery
  • Don't mix it with Alcohol, or only very carefully
  • Recommended time (pauses) between using the substance:
    • 2-3 times a week should be the maximum
  • Addiction potential?
    • High
  • Risk of death?
    • Low

Chemistry and Pharmacology

Production

Production of GHB consists simply of mixing "lactone" (short for gamma butyrlactone) and lye (sodium hydroxide) in the proper amounts. It can also be converted from GBL.

Legal

GHB is illegal in most parts of the world, GBL is legal in parts of Europe.