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GHB is an abbreviation for a "party" drug which is a depressant, but gives the user the feeling of happiness, relaxation and sociability, because it slows down the messages between the brain and the body. It was originally made as a general anaesthetic, but was withdrawn from use due to the side effects it produced. It is commonly found at dance and party events. It is sometimes called the date-rape drug because it can be disguised in food and drinks so that a person may not be aware that their food or drink is "spiked" and once under its influence they may be sexually assaulted or raped and have no memory of the event. The full chemical name of the drug is gamma hydroxybutyrate. It is usually found in a liquid form and is distributed in small bottles or vials. The liquid is often odourless or only has a slight odour and is either clear or bright blue, with a bitter or salty taste. It can sometimes be sold as a crystal powder or as a pill. It is most often swallowed, although it can be injected or inserted in the anus. The effects can vary from person to person depending on the size, weight and health of the person and the quality, strength and amount of GHB injested. It is easy to risk an overdose on GHB and this is even greater if other drugs are used, especially alcohol.

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• Feelings of pleasure or happiness (This is the biggest reason people take it - but wait.. there's more and it isn't such good news!)
• Increased sex drive
• Lowered inhibitions (Becomes harder to say "No")
• Memory lapses
• Drowsiness & sleepiness
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Lowers the body temperature
• Slows the heart rate
• Low blood pressure
• Muscle tremors
• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Leaking urine
• Blackouts
• Seizures
• Stop breathing
• Hallucinations
• Death

• Highly addictive
• Serious and life-threatening withdrawal symptoms
• If taken during pregnancy, it is possible that GHB may harm an unborn child

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https://adf.org.au/drug-facts/ghb/

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/GHB

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/ghb

https://www.mydr.com.au/addictions/ghb-fantasy

https://au.reachout.com/articles/ghb

https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-scary-reason-ghb-is-making-a-comeback

https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/controlled-illegal-drugs/ghb.html