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GBL

gbl

Basic Information

Summary

A pro-drug to GHB whose rapid absorption leads it to have a faster onset and shorter duration. Used in a similar manner to GHB, as a less-toxic alternative to alcohol. Consume slowly instead of as a "shot" to hugely improve safety and reduce overdose risk.

Depressant

Depressants are drugs which reduce arousal and stimulation in the user, characterised by a depressing of mental and physical functions.

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Habit-forming

These drugs pose a higher risk of causing habit forming behaviour, take particular care with the amount and frequency they are taken.

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Common

Common drugs are those which are well known and widely used among the drug community. This doesn't necessarily mean they are safe, but it usually comes with a longer relative history of use in humans with which to establish a safety profile.

Dose

Oral
Light0.3-0.9ml
Common0.6-1.5ml
Strong1.2-2ml
Heavy2-3ml
Dangerous5ml+

NOTE: 1ml = 1.6g GHB. Tends to induce heavy sleep as you pass the 2ml mark.

Duration

All ROAs
Onset10-30 minutes
Duration1-2 hours
After-effects1-2 hours

Avoid

Alcohol, other depressants.

Effects

relaxation, mood lift, happiness, sociability, increased sex drive, lowered inhibitions, analgesia, dystaxia, drowsiness, sleep, amnesia

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Interactions

No interaction information for GBL