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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. | ||
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=== Positive === | === Positive === | ||
Relaxation | *Relaxation | ||
*Increased sociability | |||
Increased sociability | *Positive mood changes | ||
*Euphoria | |||
Positive mood changes | *Empatogenic | ||
*Enhanced sensuality | |||
Euphoria | |||
Empatogenic | |||
Enhanced sensuality | |||
=== Neutral === | === Neutral === | ||
Dizziness | *Dizziness | ||
=== Negative === | === Negative === | ||
Nausea | *Nausea | ||
*Restlessness | |||
Restlessness | *Unconsciousness | ||
*Amnesia | |||
Unconsciousness | |||
Amnesia | |||
=== After effects === | === After effects === | ||
* Hangover (usually only occurs from high doses) | * Hangover (usually only occurs from high doses) | ||
Sleepiness | *Sleepiness | ||
Drowsiness | *Drowsiness | ||
== Harm Reduction == | == Harm Reduction == | ||
Revision as of 07:12, 18 February 2014
General Information
Classification: Depressant
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
Low dose: 0.5-1.5g
Medium (typical) dose: 1-2.5g
High dose: 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 status
GHB is illegal in most parts of the world, GBL is legal in parts of Europe.