1. GHB (GAMMA-HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID) Carly Gartrell

2. WHAT IS GHB? GHB is a naturally occurring acid found in the central nervous system GHB is a naturally occurring acid found in the central nervous system GHB is used to depress the central nervous system when taken in small doses GHB is used to depress the central nervous system when taken in small doses It is a sodium salt known as sodium oxybate (Xyrem) It is a sodium salt known as sodium oxybate (Xyrem)

3. GHB IS ALSO KNOWN AS Liquid Ecstasy Liquid Ecstasy Georgia Home Boy Georgia Home Boy G Grievous Bodily Harm Grievous Bodily Harm Juice Juice Mils Mils Fantasy Fantasy

4. WHAT DOES GHB LOOK LIKE? GHB is originally made in a powder form, it can be a tablet, capsule, powder or made into a liquid GHB is originally made in a powder form, it can be a tablet, capsule, powder or made into a liquid

5. EFFECTS ON THE BRAIN GHB is a metabolite of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). It exists naturally in the brain, but at much lower concentrations than those found when GHB is abused. GHB is a metabolite of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). It exists naturally in the brain, but at much lower concentrations than those found when GHB is abused. GHB acts on at least two sites in the brain: the GABA B receptor and a specific GHB binding site. GHB acts on at least two sites in the brain: the GABA B receptor and a specific GHB binding site.

6. WAYS TO INGEST GHB Most often GHB is ingested orally in either liquid or powder form Most often GHB is ingested orally in either liquid or powder form GHB can be ingested in tasteless forms most often added to liquid such as alcohol GHB can be ingested in tasteless forms most often added to liquid such as alcohol GHB can also be ground up and snorted GHB can also be ground up and snorted

7. CAN GHB BE DETECTED IN A DRINK? Currently there is a way to test your drink to see if it is positive for GHB. There are paper strips that you can dip into a liquid and they will change color if the drink is positive for GHB. However this method currently takes 10 minutes to produce results Currently there is a way to test your drink to see if it is positive for GHB. There are paper strips that you can dip into a liquid and they will change color if the drink is positive for GHB. However this method currently takes 10 minutes to produce results In Singapore a group of scientists at the Department of Chemistry at National University of Singapore are testing new ways to test liquids for GHB. They have found a way to get a result immediately. Currently they only have a way to test liquid when poured into a test tube and mixed with a fluorescent compound which will turn to another color if positive for GHB. In Singapore a group of scientists at the Department of Chemistry at National University of Singapore are testing new ways to test liquids for GHB. They have found a way to get a result immediately. Currently they only have a way to test liquid when poured into a test tube and mixed with a fluorescent compound which will turn to another color if positive for GHB. These scientists are currently working on a way to get this product into a dropper formula to be used for testing by putting drops into your drink and having it change colors if positive. They are still working on a way to change the color of darker colored liquids like cola. These scientists are currently working on a way to get this product into a dropper formula to be used for testing by putting drops into your drink and having it change colors if positive. They are still working on a way to change the color of darker colored liquids like cola.

8. RECREATIONAL USES FOR GHB GHB is known as a club drug GHB is known as a club drug In the club scene it is often used as a “date rape” drug In the club scene it is often used as a “date rape” drug Users use this drug to have the intoxicated feeling that you get from alcohol or ecstasy Users use this drug to have the intoxicated feeling that you get from alcohol or ecstasy Body builders often use this to aid in muscle growth Body builders often use this to aid in muscle growth l

9. MEDICAL USES OF GHB GHB has been used to treat anxiety GHB has been used to treat anxiety Narcolepsy Narcolepsy Cataplexy Cataplexy Excessive daytime sleepiness Excessive daytime sleepiness GHB has been known to help with “slow wave sleep” GHB has been known to help with “slow wave sleep”

10. WHO USES GHB GHB is most common in college age adults GHB is most common in college age adults You can find this drug easily in the club scene You can find this drug easily in the club scene A study has shown that more single people use GHB than married people. In this study it was found that most of the single people interviewed were also homosexual. A study has shown that more single people use GHB than married people. In this study it was found that most of the single people interviewed were also homosexual. Rapists find this drug easy to drug their victims without having them remember what happened the next day Rapists find this drug easy to drug their victims without having them remember what happened the next day

11. SHORT TERM EFFECTS OF GHB Euphoric feelings Euphoric feelings Increased Libido Increased Libido Drowsiness Drowsiness Dizziness and headache Dizziness and headache Tremors Tremors Decreased body temperature and blood pressure Decreased body temperature and blood pressure Nausea Nausea Diarrhea Diarrhea Memory lapses Memory lapses

12. LONG TERM EFFECTS OF GHB Depression Depression Mood swings Mood swings Dependence Dependence Impaired memory and judgment Impaired memory and judgment Slurred speech Slurred speech Vision problems Vision problems Death Death

13. SIGNS OF OVERDOSE Unconsciousness Unconsciousness Hallucinations Hallucinations Coma Coma Death Death

14. WITHDRAWAL EFFECTS Seizures Seizures Anxiety Anxiety Trouble sleeping Trouble sleeping Restlessness Restlessness Withdrawal from GHB can even result in death Withdrawal from GHB can even result in death

15. TREATMENT OPTIONS Very little is known about ways to treat GHB addiction. Because the drug leaves the body so quickly it has been difficult for scientists and doctors to come up with a way to treat GHB addiction although it is known to be highly addictive scientists are not sure why. Very little is known about ways to treat GHB addiction. Because the drug leaves the body so quickly it has been difficult for scientists and doctors to come up with a way to treat GHB addiction although it is known to be highly addictive scientists are not sure why.

16. LEGAL STATUS AND PENALTIES FOR POSSESSION Legal Status Legal Status In the United States, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and most of Europe GHB is considered to be illegal In the United States, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and most of Europe GHB is considered to be illegal GHB is a schedule 1 drug and it is a felony to posses GHB is a schedule 1 drug and it is a felony to posses GHB is in the same class as heroin and marijuana GHB is in the same class as heroin and marijuana Penalties for possession President Clinton signed the bill to make GHB a schedule 1 drug in 2000 with the exception of the FDA approving medical use in 2002. Before the bill was signed it was only regulated on a state level. Possessing GHB is a felony and can carry up to a 20 year prison sentence

17. INTERESTING FACTS GHB is odorless GHB is odorless It has a salt like taste but is tasteless when added to liquid It has a salt like taste but is tasteless when added to liquid Mixing it with alcohol can be a deadly combination Mixing it with alcohol can be a deadly combination People can be slipped GHB without ever knowing and just feel drunk People can be slipped GHB without ever knowing and just feel drunk GHB can cause blackouts and have an amnesia effect GHB can cause blackouts and have an amnesia effect Only small doses are required to feel the effects Only small doses are required to feel the effects GHB is metabolized very quickly. It has a shelf life of only around 12 hours GHB is metabolized very quickly. It has a shelf life of only around 12 hours Emergency rooms do not have a way to test a person for GHB currently unless it was ingested fairly recently when the person arrives and then they are able to test the urine and blood. Emergency rooms do not have a way to test a person for GHB currently unless it was ingested fairly recently when the person arrives and then they are able to test the urine and blood. GHB disappears from the blood very quickly therefore a urine test is more likely to show GHB in the system GHB disappears from the blood very quickly therefore a urine test is more likely to show GHB in the system

19. WAYS TO GET HELP IN UTAH Salt Lake Salt Lake County Behavioral Health Services 2001 South State Street Suite S2300 Salt Lake City,UT UT Phone:(801) 468-2009

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