Substance Abuse
GHB-Gamma Hydroxy Butyrate
Slang for amphetamines: Speed, Cross-tops, Whites, Black Beauties, Bennies, Uppers. (Brand names: Ritalin, Preludin, Dexedrine)
Slang for GHB: Grievous Bodily Harm, Liquid Ecstasy, Georgia Home Boy, Scoop, Liquid X, Somatomax, G, Easy Lay, Liquid G
Effects include:
- confusion
- drowsiness
- disorientation
- lowered inhibitions
- euphoria
- increased sex drive
Effects of overdose include: vomiting, slow heart rate, coma, involuntary muscle movements, respiratory depression, delirium
Duration:
onset: 5-20 minutes after ingestion
lasts: 1 ½ to 3 hours
Administration: oral; can be used as a predatory drug and slipped into drinks.
Page updated: 3/27/08
