GHB
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What are the street names/slang terms for it?
Easy Lay, G, Georgia Home Boy, Goop, Grievous Bodily Harm, Liquid Ecstasy, Liquid X, Max, Scoop, Soap
What is it?
GHB is predominantly a central nervous system depressant.
What does it look like?
GHB can be produced in clear liquid, white powder, tablet, and capsule forms. It is colorless and odorless. GHB has a salty taste; however it is often diluted in liquids and virtually undetectable. GHB is often manufactured in homes with recipes and kits found and purchased on the Internet.
How is it used?
In powder form, measuring a dose is fairly straightforward. In liquid form, GHB comes in a wide variety of concentrations with a single dose ranging from a few drops to a full glass.
The hype:
It makes everything fun and you feel relaxed, exhilarated, uninhibited and free.
The reality:
I woke up the next morning at a stranger's house without my clothes on. I was nauseous and my body felt totally numb. I get out in a coat closet for four and a half hours and my whole body had shut down. I woke up in a pool of blood and had no memory of what happened.
What can happen while you're high?
At lower doses, GHB can relieve anxiety and produce relaxation. Combining use with other drugs such as alcohol can result in nausea and difficulty breathing. GHB may also produce withdrawal effects, including insomnia, anxiety, tremors, and sweating.
What can happen long term?
Research on the long-term effects of GHB is unavailable.
Source:
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
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