What is GHB and How is It Used?
GHB is a central nervous system depressant that is available by prescription to treat sleep disorders in some countries. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned GHB in 1990. Previously, the drug was considered safe and natural, and was marketed for its alleged anabolic effects. Today, all sales of products containing GHB are illegal except in treatment of a rare, severe form of narcolepsy. Today, people use GHB for its intoxicating effects. Its typically used at raves and is a notorious date-rape drug. GHB is mostly taken in a liquid form, though it can be found as a powder. In its liquid form, its clear and looks like water, except its slightly thicker and bubbles when shaken. Its commonly sold by the dose, which usually consists of a capful of liquid. It can be found for $5 to $25 a capful, and is one of the fastest-growing drugs used by college students and teenagers. It has about 80 slang names, including gamma-o and salty water. Short-Term Effects of GHB GHB creates a feeling
