Is GHB liquid ecstasy?
Absolutely not. GHB is sometimes called “liquid ecstasy,” but MDMA (X, E, ecstasy) is a completely different chemical. While both drugs may produce euphoria and enhanced sense of touch, MDMA is a stimulant related to amphetamine, while GHB is a depressant. Both are considered designer drugs, despite having decades-long histories of therapeutic and research use prior to gaining recreational popularity. Both are also considered “club drugs” by the government and the media, and do see a good deal of use in the dance scene. For more information on MDMA’s effects, its appearance and use, and its potential dangers, see the excellent harm-reduction site Dancesafe.
