- As a street drug, GHB is a man-made chemical that comes from illegal labs.
- Odourless and tasteless, dissolves easily in liquid, it can cause users to feel drowsy and has been used to prevent victims from resisting sexual assault.
- GHB use can cause amnesia, so once the effects of it have worn off, users may not remember what happened while under the influence.
- Short-term effects of using GHB include loss of inhibition, dizziness, loss of memory/consciousness/coordination, and nausea.
- Withdrawal symptoms include anxiety, hallucinations, difficulty sleeping, high blood pressure, tremors and more. Death has occurred during GHB withdrawal.
- Get the the full facts on GHB.
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